Thursdays at Hotel Indigo bring you live music in a comfortable lounge setting. Catch the band PHEED in the Divine Lounge playing acoustical renditions of your favorite songs. During the performance enjoy $5 martinis and $5 house wines. Check out the band’s webpage, http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=308189556

*Start Thursday nights off the right way and at a place where the employees treat everyone like gold*
See the reviews for yourself…
Hotel Employee Ratings
Friendliness of front desk staff... 3 - Better than Expected
Employees' knowledge of hotel, facilities and activities... 3 - Better than Expected
Employees' 'can-do' attitude... 3 -Better than Expected
“I appreciate being able to relax, work, eat and work out in comfortable surroundings.”

St. Patrick’s Day is LESS THAN ONE WEEK FROM TODAY AND COUNTING! Make sure your apart of the best parties in the valley! Are you looking for something to do? Celebrate in Old Town Scottsdale with the St. Patty’s Street Party. The party starts at 11 PM and runs until 2 AM, but admission is free before 8 PM. Enjoy live music and endless green beer. Everyone at the block party will have exclusive access to Acme, Dos Gringos, and Upper Deck and the best part… OPEN CONTAINERS ALLOWED ON THE STREETS! Party in Scottsdale like you’ve never partied before!

***FREE, FREE, FREE! Our economy may be hurting, but it doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a variety of fun events in Scottsdale.
-Visit the Carriage Museum with free entry Fridays from 1 to 4 PM, Saturdays 10 AM to 4 PM, and Sundays from 1 to 4 PM.
-Enjoy a free historic walking tour in Old Town. They take place on Tuesdays in March at 10 AM in front of the Historical Society’s Little Red Schoolhouse.

This weekend catch a spring training game at Scottsdale Stadium on Saturday March 14th at 1:05 PM. The San Francisco Giants will take on the San Diego Padres! Perfect activity for couples who can’t come to agreement on their schedules, women can catch some rays and men can enjoy their sports, killing two birds with one stone!

  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

*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/