Tuesday, September 1st

"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."
— Albert Einstein

Ah, I can't believe August is over! Hello September! Hopefully the Arizona summer will come to an end... its so hot still.

*~*The holiday weekend is right around the corner. Join us at Hotel Indigo Scottsdale for our Labor Day special! It’s our summer send-off rate with just $55 a night Friday, 9/4 through Monday, 9/7. Book now at 1.877.8INDIGO. We have no hidden resort fees; complimentary parking, free Wi-Fi, and pets stay free!*~*
We are located in the heart of Downtown Scottsdale, you can’t beat it!

Labor Day Weekend…

• Friday-Crown Room, Axis/Radius, and of course PCL, will all be hopping.
• Saturday-Axis/Radius, Dirty Pretty, or Cream Lounge are always fun places to party.

For a list of Scottsdale bar recommendations click here, http://www.10best.com/Scottsdale,AZ/Nightlife/Bars/

Are you looking for live music? Then join Martini Ranch Scottsdale, your premier live music venue, and catch a variety of styles all week. Join them on Sundays for Industry Night while enjoying music from Metal Head, and various drink specials. On Thursdays you can sip on $3 Corona’s and $5 Bombers. For a list of events in September visit, http://gallery.mailchimp.com/779bac7fbd00295a7ab4a3540/files/SEPT09EntertainmentCalendar.pdf?utm_source=Martini+Ranch+List&utm_campaign=b6e3da89c1-This_Month_at_Martini_Ranch8_28_2009&utm_medium=email

Other things to do...

• WestWorld event season has begun! It kicked off Saturday, August 29th with Reining Horse Association presenting “Fool ‘Em & School ‘Em.” There is a list of events planned for September including; Arizona Ponies, Shrine Circus, and American Saddlebred. For a list visit, http://www.azrha.com/
• Interested in watching a truly unique show? Then catch Late Night Catechism shows which return to SCPA Theater Sept. 12th. They offer weekly performances at 8 pm. These are critically acclaimed productions at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. For more information, http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/
• If you’re trying to stay cool then visit Wet’N’Wild or take a stroll down the river, but don’t forget sunscreen for either of these places!

"A three-inch rain in Phoenix means three inches between drops." ~Local Saying

"I'll take heat rash over frost bite any day."~Ken Travous…I can very much agree with this quote!

Hope that your weekend is fabulous. Mine is being spent relaxing, packing, and doing laundry! At least I am beating the heat inside with the air conditioning. Summer is almost over, but that doesn’t mean that Arizona is getting cooler anytime soon.

• If you’re looking for live music then check out Scottsdale’s leading live music spot, Martini Ranch. Tonight has a great lineup, DJ Randy at 9 Pm and then Javier Garcia and Rock Lobster at 10:30 PM. This venue also has very well known singers who come throughout the year. For a calendar of events visit, http://www.martiniranchaz.net/calendar.php


• Beer is always the drink of choice during the summer months. It is perfect for parties, gatherings, and good times with friends. Four Peaks Brewing Company is the local spot of choice with a peach flavored ale, malty sweet brew, and delicious beer battered fries; you can’t go wrong with this location. In the cooler months the patio is a good spot to gather with friends and family.


• Eldorado pool in South Scottsdale wants you to celebrate tonight with Hawaiian Luau. The event runs from 5 to 8 PM and will have live hula dancers, music, activities, and games. For details, call 480-312-2484.

With summer coming to an end many of us will be cleaning out our closets. Vista del Camino is looking for children’s and teen used clothing for the clothing bank. Sizes from infant to adults are welcomed and can be dropped off from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday at the center located at 7700 E. Roosevelt St. Call Pat Leos at 480-312-0064 for more information.

If you want to enjoy some art then visit the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art in Old Town Scottsdale. They are offering free admission on Fridays from 10 am to 5 pm throughout the rest of July and August. Check out the new summer exhibits and shop for distinctive products in the museum store. Great way to beat the heat!

Visit Arizona and see the beautiful red sunshine from the top of any mountain in the valley, http://www.scottsdalehiphotel.com/. Join us in the Divine Lounge for happy hour or a drink before hitting the Scottsdale nightlife!

Its another hot one today in the valley of the sun!  Just spent almost four hours playing tennis...I must be crazy!  I felt like my shoes were melting into the ground and by the end of the game my limbs were quite numb.  I am now happy to be sitting at home enjoying the cool air conditioning, but feel satisfied that I fit in a work out, even if I felt like I was going to pass out at times.

**If your a local and your looking for something new and social, check out the Scottsdale Public Library website.  They hold readings, arts and crafts, computer classes, and even an open music night for all to enjoy.  For more information visit, http://library.scottsdaleaz.gov/**

This week....

Today-

• Check out the Heard Museum for various exhibits.  Today until July 13 they have, Home: Native People in the Southwest, Around the World, Every Picture Tells a Story, and many more.  Today they have a FREE public grand opening celebration until 5 PM. http://www.heard.org/
• Learn how to use acrylic paints on Mondays from 1 to 4 PM.  Registration is required and the price is $160.  For more information and other art classes visit, http://www.briofinearts.com/brio/ 

Tomorrow-

• Warped Tour at Cricket Wireless Pavilion starting at 12:00 PM... http://seatingcharts.livenation.com/ballena/113/
  

Wednesday aka HUMP DAY-

• Enjoy the cheapest happy hour, that I know of, in North Scottsdale.  The restaurant Earl's is hosting a penny happy hour with premium beers from the Sonoran Brewing Company.  Also enjoy music from J.D. Madrid.  The event is on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 PM. http://verityle.com/HomePage.html
  

Thursday-

• Glenn Beck and Jay-Z at Dodge Theatre beginning at 7:30 PM
• Mix and mingle at the W in Scottsdale for their Acqua evening.  The party takes place at the pool with live music every Thursday at 7 PM.
• Ladies night out at Sweet Basil Gourmetware and Cooking School on July 2nd from 6:30 to 9:30 PM.  Bring your girlfriends and enjoy cocktails while learning to make chili beef skewers, panko crab cake bites, etc.  Registration is required and the price is $55. For more visit, http://www.sweetbasilgourmet.com/Sounds like a blast!

RaNdOm...I love Craigslist.  I have decided that it is the best internet site for selling and buying.  Who wants to deal with paying Ebay fees when you can sell your stuff for free without worrying about shipping!?  I sold my first generation IPhone for $150 and then bought a 55 gallon fish tank with a beautiful stand and everything included for $125!  SO WORTH IT!

Love to sing?  Join Fox 10 on June 29th for "Fox 10 Arizona Idol."  This event is held in Glendale at the AMC Westgate 20 starting at 8 AM.  This competition gives some a chance to win an audition in front of an "American Idol" producer for the Denver, Colorado auditions on July 14.  http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/azam/corys_corner1_062909

**The 4th of July holiday is right around the corner. Looking for something to do? Me too... lets see what I found... 

First off, there is something for everyone from concerts, to firework shows, to water play, to smaller easy-going events! 
Not all cities are hosting fireworks shows this year, partially due to the economy, but with a little bit of a drive you should have no problem finding something to do! Fireworks can be found in the following cities; Anthem, Apache Junction, Casa Grande, Chandler, Gilbert, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Maricopa, Peoria, Phoenix, Surprise, and Tempe.

Looking for a Concert...

• Rawhide at Wildhorse Pass in Chandler, Arizona's largest western-theme park, is hosting a large 4th of July event. There will be stunt and magic shows, singing, rock climbing wall, mechanical bull, an opportunity to take old western photos, shop at more than 10 stores, an aerial fireworks display, and you can eat at the Rawhide Steakhouse and Saloon. It costs $15.00 to get in to the park.

Interested in lakeside and a large crowd, TV crews included...

• Tempe Fireworks display is very popular, held at Tempe Town Lake near ASU. The gates for the event open at 4 PM with inflatable rides, rock climbing, live entertainment, food, and the Budweiser Beer Garden. Children under 12 are free and tickets at the door are $8 for one and $15 for two. Buy tickets in advance at Fry's for $5. For more information and pictures visit, http://www.tempe4th.com/

Want to see the largest free fireworks show in the valley of the sun...

• It takes place in the city of Phoenix. The fun starts at 6 PM and runs until 10 PM. There will be local entertainment, misting area, classic car show, inflatable rides, and you can cool down in the water spray zone hosted by the Phoenix Fire Department. Fireworks begin at 9:20 PM. Admission is free and food and beverages are available for purchase. http://phoenix.gov/news/061909fabphx4th.html

Low key holiday...

• Scottsdale's 4th of July activities are not as large as some of the other cities in the valley. They are hosting a laid back picnic affair without huge crowds. It is held at the Scottsdale stadium from 5 to 7 PM. At this BBQ letters will be written to our servicemen and women and care packages will be sent. You can take part in games and crafts. People are urged to bring their own picnic dinner as grills are available. There are no fireworks at this event, but maps of nearby events will be provided. Admission is free.

*~*If your not into fireworks then go see a movie. There are many great movies being released all summer long. Or take a stay-vacation! Hotel Indigo Scottsdale has rates at just $72.00 a night on 4th of July weekend! *~*

"It is not the length of life, but the depth."
— Ralph Waldo Emerson

*~*Happy Thirsty Thursday, one of the best nights of the week to go out and have some fun in Old Town Scottsdale. Stop in and have a drink in the Divine Lounge before hitting the bars and nightclubs*~*

Hotel Reviews…

“Very nice hotel filled with great personalities.”

“What a fun hotel...decor put you in a great mood immediately.”

**Book a room with our low reasonable rates all summer long. The hotel is located in the heart of Old Town close to the Scottsdale Waterfront Property, Scottsdale’s art district, and all the trendy bars and nightclubs in the area. With amenities such as a 24 hour fitness center, same day dry cleaning, massage available in room, e-mail and internet, and much more…you cannot go wrong.

We are a pet friendly hotel and offer a refundable pet deposit! http://www.tripswithpets.com/hotelchain.asp?chain=ich-hotel_indigo

Thursday nightclub fun…

• Dirty Pretty Rockbar is always a popular spot on Thursday nights. Variety of DJ’s and special events on Thursdays, http://www.dirtyprettyaz.com/
• Cream Stereo Lounge is also another fun spot on Thursday’s with the party launching at 9 PM. This is their ladies night featuring DJ Diesel, $2 drinks all night for the ladies, mainstream music, tables starting at $150, and the dress code stylish. This is one of the newest nightclubs in Old Town with a “cool” and “hip” setting. For more information visit, http://www.creamstereolounge.com/

Thursday Happy Hours…

• Acme Bar and Grill has happy hour from 3-7 PM with $3 well drinks, $3 wine, and $3 domestic bottles.
• Salty Senioritas has a seven day a week happy hour from 3 to 7 PM, yes weekends included, with additional drink and food specials on certain days of the week such as margarita Mondays and Taco Tuesdays.

“If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.” A quote from the one and only Albert Einstein! He was not only intelligent and brilliant, but he was also wise to make such a statement.

...Shopping, shopping, shopping I feel like that is all I ever do, well when I'm not at home writing or on the internet checking Facebook, Twitter, etc! Okay, so I lied, I played tennis today too, but that was at the crack of dawn and it feels like it was yesterday. I am just relived and excited that the weekend is here AND for once in a blue moon, I am doing more than hitting the local sports bar or going to a movie. I am throwing a party and attending a BBQ, WAHOO I love a change of pace.  I love having activities planned, I look forward to them all week!   

**The wait is over and the weekend has arrived. What's going on this Friday and Saturday night? Let's find out...
Well tonight is a no brainer...Bossa Nova Lounge at the one and only Hotel Indigo Scottsdale then take your pick at either Axis/Radius, Suede, Crown Room, or one of the many other hot spots in Downtown Scottsdale.

Tomorrow...

• Lifehouse will perform after the Diamondbacks game for an hour. First pitch is at 5:10 PM and we are taking on Houston Astros. For more information about Arizona baseball visit, http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=ari. Fans can get free tickets by visiting Fry's Food stores. Buy over $10 of milk and dairy products and receive complimentary upper level tickets to the game! 
• Try something new! The Venue of Scottsdale is hosting Arizona Salsa Festival from 7:30 to 2 AM for $25.00. There will be dancers, bands, and entertainment from all over.  There will also be live performances all night! This event is celebrating the 4th anniversary of AZSalsa.net, http://www.azsalsa.net/AZSalsaFestival2009.asp for more information.  DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY! 
• Looking to laugh? Then join Reno 911 comedy Carlos Alazraqui at The Comedy Spot Comedy Club in Scottsdale. Enjoy his knack for impressionism and voice acting. The shows are at 8 PM and 10 PM and the tickets run $15. The venue is intimate with only 100 seats. http://www.thecomedyspot.net/

**Today I discovered my new found love for the library. I haven't been to the library in years and today I took the girl I nanny for and discovered all that it has to offer! Books, music, movies, and wireless internet. What more could a person ask for? Not only do they have all those things, but it is all free to check out! Why go to Blockbuster or Barnes and Noble when you can just go to the library?  If your looking to get some work done, it is quite peaceful.  

"Attitudes are contagious.  Are yours worth catching?"  ~Dennis and Wendy Mannering

Happy Hump Day! Mid-week events...

• Kate Voegele, One Tree Hill, signed with MySpace Records is performing at Martini Ranch tonight at 7:30PM for $15.00. The concert is open to all ages and she is out promoting her sophomore album, "Fine Mess." Amazing singer/songwriter, love her music.
  
• Bar and nightclub Pussycat Lounge in Downtown Scottsdale brings you Switch on Wednesday nights at 9 PM. Listen to music from DJ Tranzit, but avoid being a snapshot victim of thedirty.com! For $5 enjoy music, weekly guests, complimentary cocktails from 9 to 11 PM, and a free shot for the first 100 guests. 

This weekend's most anticipated event...
**Blue Ribbon Bacon Tour, a much talked about event kicks off in Phoenix, Arizona this Sunday, June 7th from 1 PM to 5 PM. The price is $35 in advance and $40 at the door. This price includes a signed book, food, and two drink tickets. This event is being held at Renee's Grand Tavern. Meet the author of bacon blog, a blog that has attracted people from all over the world. This blog began as a joke, but Heather Lauer soon discovered the "bacon nation" and landed a book deal through it all. You know your bacon obsessed when you make a comment like this, "Even the left over grease is good to use..." or "I've experimented with it by putting it in brownies," both are definite health risks, taking a major toll on your body! To find out more visit, http://baconnation.ning.com/events/blue-ribbon-bacon-tour. Might be quite the party!

-There will also be a book signing in Glendale, AZ today from 2 to 3 PM at the Velma Teague Branch Library.  http://baconnation.ning.com/

Do you love to give? Do you have a taste for ice cream? Well then purchase ice cream for charity at Ben and Jerry's in the el Pedregal shopping center located in Scottsdale.  When you purchase the summer flavor, "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" 100 percent of the proceeds go to the Elton John AIDS Foundation. This runs daily through July 31st. Support HIV prevention programs and support services for people living with the HIV/AIDS. Sounds like a perfect excuse to eat ice cream, but support a great cause! All Ben and Jerry's will launch this flavor and raise money!  Read more about this at, http://finance.yahoo.com/news/THE-BATCH-IS-BACK-Ben-amp-bw-15309731.html?.v=1

Happy Saturday! I hope that you are beating the heat and staying cool either indoor or on some activity that involves water. I know personally, that I am going to grab my raft and lay in the water so that I don't fry and burn myself on a lawn chair, as I usually tend to do! ☺ I never sizzled myself on a lawn chair until I moved out to Phoenix, that sort of stuff just doesn't happen in the midwest!

Hotel Indigo Scottsdale recent customer reviews...

"This hotel is a "keeper" and we will positively return on future visits."

"Everyone at the hotel was exceptionally friendly, especially the bar tenders who seemed to be in a perpetual good moods." 

**I completely agree with this comment! Last weekend when I visited Bossa Nova Lounge, the bartenders were dancing, singing, and smiling while bringing guests their beverages. It really made me enjoy the atmosphere and the hotel!

"Very nice hotel filled with great personalities. Everyone my husband and I came in contact with was delightful."

What to do this weekend...?!?!

• Axis-Radius on Saturday nights is always a lively place to be. With loud music, VIP tables, and crowds of sexy men and women it is a great choice for a fun night out! This club features a video DJ, UV Ultralounge, stripper pole box, go-go dancers, and two clubs for one cover. For more information and pictures visit, http://www.axis-radius.com/
• Take part in the free Sunday evening concert series at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. This event runs on Sunday evenings, from 7:30 to 9 PM. This Sunday the band Take it to the Limit is playing. Take part in $2 train rides and $1 carousel rides. Bring a picnic basket or purchase food at the park. Call 480-312-2312 for more information!
• This is a new Scottsdale event! The Estate House in Old Town brings you Scottsdale's ultra lounge for the fashion forward crowd. This event starts at 9 PM and features several resident DJ's. Listen to house music all night, eat food that is served till 12 AM, and chill out in a comfortable lounge setting. Great way to end the weekend and start the work week. For more information visit on this event visit, http://www.estatehouseaz.com/

If your looking for a list of Downtown Scottsdale nightlife activities then check out this link, http://www.scottsdaledowntown.com/Listings.aspx?CatId=16&SubCatId=67&BannerName=NightLife

*~*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.

*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

*~*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

*We should give meaning to life, not wait for life to give us meaning*

I hope that the weekend was enjoyable and that your week started off just right! I know mine started off great when I had just enough milk to enjoy a bowl of cereal for breakfast. Take pleasure in the beautiful weather and participate in one of the many Scottsdale events!

**Hotel Indigo presents "Experience Hotel Indigo Thursday, March 19th! The space is limited! Make reservations by March 17th at 480-824-6182 or by email at nlarocca@scottsdalehiphotel.com. Experience wine from one of the premier vineyards, beautiful artwork, and Jazz music in a relax, inspired, and hip setting.**

How did Hotel Indigo Scottsdale make you feel during your stay? Did you feel ___________?
Welcomed...3 - Better than Expected
Relaxed...3 - Better than Expected
Refreshed...3 - Better than Expected
Renewed,,,3 - Better than Expected

Experience what this guest and many others have felt during their visits!

Upcoming events...

• WestWorld presents their annual "Festival of the West" March 19th through the 22nd. This is a fantastic event for history-lovers, Old West fans, and anyone looking for a leisure activity. Events include continuous music, trade shows, cowboy poetry, and Western celebrities. Also enjoy wagon cook-offs, Western writing competition, and cowboy races. For more information visit, www.festivalofthewest.com
• Looking for the perfect way to end your weekend? I know the week just began, but it is never too late to plan ahead! Enjoy a free outdoor concert every Sunday on the grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. Catch Valley's top entertainers for free while shopping for arts and crafts, taking guided tours of sculptures,and participating in hands-on activities for children. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets and enjoy the free afternoon mini-festival with family and friends!

THE WEEKEND IS HERE!!  And FINALLY to anyone who had an extra long week!

*Join Hotel Indigo all weekend long in the Divine Lounge for drink specials. $3 domestics and $4 well drinks when you visit the hotel for "early bird" specials before hitting the infamous Scottsdale nightlife.*

I really wish that I could fill my days and nights with activities that I wanted to participate in and with people that I wanted to see. Instead, I work and tend to get locked into family events on days off and miss out on the game I wanted to see or the rays I wanted to catch at the pool.  It seems like this mundane routine, called life, never stops and there is always somewhere to be!  Does it ever end or does life continue to be this way until you retire or get lucky and strike at rich?  Sometimes, I literally want to pout like a child and just do what I want, but then I quickly bring myself back down to reality before acting like a fool.  

The only way to get past it all, is to mix up the nights or at least the weekends with some good old fashion fun!  I don't care what the event is, heck... looking for something different?  

• Check out the 21st annual Ostrich Festival at Tumbleweed Park in Chandler!  The festival runs all weekend for only $9.  To find out more visit, http://www.ostrichfestival.com/
  

Even if your tired after a long day or the whole next day due to "recovering," enjoy yourself.  

• Release stress tomorrow at Martini Ranch with two great bands performing; Rocco Deluca and the Burden at 7 PM and Rock Lobster at 10:30 PM.  The first band is an alternative rock band and the second is an 80's cover band.  http://www.martiniranchaz.net/
  

It's funny how on the weekend or on your day off you plan on doing so much and then when you get the time off, all you want to do is sleep or relax on the couch.  I myself, will make plans and obligations and then when the evening rolls around I don't even want to leave the house!  Now I know why busy people "fall off the face of the earth."  

• How about a relaxing Sunday with Mimosas and art?  Participate and relax in the Scottsdale Arts District from 12-4 PM! 
  

**Mark your calenders and experience the hotel that everyone is raving about.  The event is Thursday, March 19th and features live entertainment, art, and wine tasting!  Jazz music provided by DJ Seduce, art by Sabrina Peros, and Jeff Blaum, winemaker, will be pouring Chase Cellars critically acclaimed Hayne Vineyard Zinfandel.  Click the image below to find out more!

Monday, February 23rd

*How can a society that exists on instant mashed potatoes, packaged cake mixes, frozen dinners, and instant cameras teach patience to its young? ~Paul Sweeney*

Fridays come and gone
Hope that your weekend was fun
Try Scottsdale tonight

Nightclubs known for their Monday nights...
-TRU Mondays at Six Lounge feature martini, vodka, beer, and champagne specials
-Manic Mondays at Crown Room is one of the most popular places to be on Monday nights. This week $1 drinks for ladies till 11, $85 bottles, $2 Miller Lites, and $3 for all other beers! Is it your birthday? Pay your age for a bottle.
-The only industry night in Old Town on Mondays is Cream Stereo Lounge. This is the newest club in Scottsdale providing a new nightlife experience, first-class service, and high energy nightlife.

Valley wide Activities
-Spring training starts Thursday! Catch the San Francisco Giants at the Scottsdale Stadium. Buy tickets online at www.sfgiants.com or by calling (877) 473-4849
-Check out the “Seriously Funny” exhibit at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. The exhibit puts humor into some of life’s most complex issues from forgetting your PIN to culture identity. This is in honor of SMOCA museum celebrating their tenth year anniversary! Check out new and returning artists in all works of media from painting to sculpture, installation, and ceramics. For more information on this exhibit and more check out their website at http://www.smocaanniversary.org/feb13.html#

-Visit the Arizona Renaissance Festival! This is their 21st festival and it features characters, shopping, and a mix of shows. Be sure to see Franko, the master hypnotist and the Mediaeval Babes who sing in a variety of languages. This event is located in Apache Junction on the US 60. http://royalfaires.com/arizona/

Upcoming Events
-Western Culinary Festival March 14th 11 AM to 4 PM. This event is held at the Phoenix Art Museum and runs between $22-$150. The event will host 60 Arizona chefs and will have samples of over 100 different wines and spirits. The festival will also feature live music, an art show, and hands-on demonstrations.
-Volunteers are needed for the 39th annual Scottsdale Arts Festival March 20-22. Contact Maria Marshall at mariam@sccarts.org or call (480) 874-4673

~Looking for a little inspiration? Check out the poem “Never Quit,” it’s been known to change lives http://www.renaissance.com.pk/MayRhre2y3.html

*Hope that everyone had a wonderful Thursday and an even better FRIDAY the 13th!*

*Make happiness the soundtrack of your life this weekend* ☺

~If your not already there or if your looking for last minute Thursday night plans catch the NBA block party tonight across from the US Airways Center. This is the opening ceremony for the NBA all-star weekend. The entertainment includes Breaking Down, Static, and Easton Ashe.~

Join Hotel Indigo for Friday Night Fever!  Start the night off just right in the Divine Lounge featuring $3 domestics and $4 well cocktails.

This weekend enjoy a plethora of activities...lots of things to do and people to see...

• NBA All Star after party at The Sets, one of Phoenix hottest nightclubs, which starts at 9PM and runs till 5 AM...yes that's right 5 AM! Ladies are free till 10 PM, drink specials till 11 PM, bottle and VIP service available, variety of music, and full bars both inside and outside. Dress to impress at this red carpet event! The party is Thursday Feb 12th from 9 PM till 5 AM, Friday February 13th from 9 PM till 5AM, and Saturday February 14th from 2 AM to 5 AM. Bring your Valentine and see special guests Vida Guerra, Young Buck, and the Cardinals Eric Green. 
  

• Kenny "The Jet" Smith, two-time NBA champion is hosting his 7th annual All Star Bash at The Wrigley Mansion. Featuring renonwed DJ Biz Markie and S&S with more than 1,000 special invited guests. A variety of celebrities were seen there last year including Tony Parker, Queen Latifah, Lebron James, and more. Also join the Mansion February 14th f or V-Day with Rhythm Fire. $20 cover per person and the event runs from 8 PM to 12 AM. 
  

• Ludacris is performing live at Axis/Radius brought to you by Native Nation. Also preforming is Willy Northpole and Biz Markie with DJ AL3 on the turntables. Buy a ticket for a chance to win a 60K custom chopper. For more info contact Eric at 602-697-8970
  

• Friday February 13th from 7 PM to 2 AM join Barcelona for their 2009 Playboy Magazine All-Star Event. The first 100 people receive the March issue before it hits the stands. The party is hosted by Grammy winner Chamillionaire, Jim Jones, playmate of the year Sara Underwood, and Super Snake with 101.5 JamZ. Very few tickets to the public, but visit http://allstarpresents.com/ for details. Jim Jones will be performing his hit single "Pop Champagne."
  

*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!~

*Tuesday*
~Hopefully you kept your winter clothes out a little bit longer and that everyone is staying warm through our winter cold front~

*Tonight warm up with a cocktail and enjoy Hotel Indigos two-for-one Tuesdays with specials on well drinks and domestic beers*

Lots of exciting activities are coming to the valley...

• Arizona's beautiful and warm weather brings Baseball spring training! The San Francisco Giants training will be held at the Scottsdale Stadium which is located right in the middle of downtown Scottsdale. The home opener game is Thursday, February 26th at 1:05 PM. Tickets can be purchased at the stadium box office, online at http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=sf, or by calling 877-473-4849. If your looking for additional information it can be found online at http://www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/Stadium
• Spring training also brings the Chicago Cubs to Mesa, Chicago White Sox to Glendale,Cleveland Indians to Goodyear, Colorado Rockies to Tucson, Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers to Surprise, LA Angels of Anaheim to Tempe, LA Dodgers to Glendale, Milwaukee Brewers at Maryvale, Oakland A's to Phoenix, and the San Diego Padres and Mariners to Peoria.  For the spring training schedule click here http://www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/AssetFactory.aspx?did=24198

• The third annual Fifth Avenue Art and Wine Festival this weekend February 13th through the 15th. This event brings music, wine, and more than 60 artists. 
  
• Valley Metro will be offering "Speed Dating" on the bus February 13th. So if your looking for that last minute Valentines date be sure to check it out. It is a two-hour dating event and singles will change their partner every time the bus stops. The route runs around Old Town Scottsdale and the bus will depart at 6:40 PM at Hotel Indigo! To register click here http://www.valleymetro.org/valley_metro/events/find_your_match/
  

*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/