*~*"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/

*I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it's not the answer.  ~Jim Carrey*

I love the weekends. Everyone is always in high spirits and extra happy go lucky. Even working on a Friday or going to school can be exciting because everybody is laid back and ready to have some time off.

The weekends bring a variety of activities to the valley! Each and every weekend, we should experience and try something new! There are always incredible events for everyone, from the homebody to the family man...

• For the homebody~Saw II, Saw III, and Saw IV marathon at Chandler Cinemas Saturday, March 21st and Sunday March, 22nd. The price is $15 and this is a fund-raiser weekend. The little theatre is looking for support! Along with the movie marathon there will be bands, live shows, and much more! For more information visit, http://www.chandlercinemas.com/news.html
  
• For the single guys and gals~ watch a spring training game! Practices are free and open to the public from 9 AM to noon at the Scottsdale Stadium. Catch the San Francisco Giants verse the San Diego Padres Saturday, march 21st at 3:10 PM!
  
• For the party junkie~ join the Stone Rose Lounge at the Scottsdale Princess for their one year anniversary party. This event includes a DJ, mixture of venues, and signature cocktails.
  
• For the romantic lover~ catch the Dianne Lindsay Band at Mastro’s City Hall Steakhouse on Camelback Road. This event runs Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays starting at 7 PM. Enjoy this soul/rock band while indulging in a delicious steak and drinking a bottle of fine wine.
  
• For the family man~ explore the works of 200 nationally acclaimed artists at the Scottsdale Art Festival this weekend. This is the 39th annual event. Listen to live entertainment, eat food from top culinary establishments, and sip on an assortment of beverages. There will also be a kid’s area for creative fun! 
  
• For the fitness guru~ there are several mapped walking routes throughout Downtown Scottsdale as part of the Fit City Scottsdale plan. Why not get in shape and feel great while window shopping along the Canal Bank and/or through the Gallery District? Get out and enjoy the beautiful spring weather, amazing sunrises, and sunsets. For maps visit, www.scottsdaleaz.gov/downtown
  
• For the hotel lover~join Hotel Indigo for their weekend drink specials; $3 domestic beers and $4 well cocktails.  A great place to start the evening!