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Chillest Spot in Town!

By • Jul 26th, 2012 • Category: Resorts

CHILL, Scottsdale’s first and only outdoor hybrid ice skating rink, will transform the WET pool deck at W Scottsdale into a winter wonderland from November 16, 2012 through January 6, 2013, bringing a new level of holiday cool to Arizona’s hottest destination. In addition to the 1,600-square-foot hybrid ice skating rink, a faux snow machine [...]



Best Wieners in Town

By • Jul 25th, 2012 • Category: Restaurants

Some like Hump Day, I usually opt for Wine Wednesday, but today seems like a great day to celebrate Wiener Wednesday.  And, the only place in town worthy is the Brat Haus. When walking through the entrance of the newest Scottsdale restaurant, you’re immediately transported to a new location.  The north building offers a brewery [...]



Magic Mike at “Magic Mint”

By • Jul 24th, 2012 • Category: Nightlife & Clubs

Ever since, Magic Mike took the big screen, hunky men wearing nothing more than bow-ties and short-shorts have become quite a hot commodity, and Scottsdale’s very own “Men of X-treme Heat” will create their own magic at The Mint on Thursday, July 26t.hat “Magic Mint”. The night will get rumbling with DJ Noah Wylie spinning [...]



Lady Ga Ga, Designer Deserts and Free Swag: Kids Night Out

By • Jul 23rd, 2012 • Category: Events & Parties

Many kids are back to school, so this is an especially great time of year to make sure they have a great night out. After celebrating nearly 2,000 local birthdays this year, AZ Air Time is celebrating their own birthday and you’re invited. On July 28 from 5pm to10 pm, the popular indoor trampoline park [...]



Headliner Announced for Sound Wave

By • Jul 20th, 2012 • Category: Nightlife & Clubs

The third annual Sound Wave music festival will be on Saturday, September 29, at Big Surf Waterpark in Tempe. Headlining the show is famed DJ, Calvin Harris, which is sure to attract a crowd of thousands. Scottish singer, songwriter, producer and DJ, Calvin Harris, has made notable waves in the electronic dance music (EDM) scene [...]



At-Home Happy Hour

By • Jul 19th, 2012 • Category: Happy Hour & Specials

It’s almost time for Happy Hour.  Since Scottsdale-favorite, Bungalow Bar and Grill, is closed for rejuvenation, they’ve released the recipe for one of their signature skinny cocktails.  Invite some friends over and have an at-home happy hour. And, don’t worry.  We hear the Bungalow will be having a Grand Re-Opening celebration in the next few [...]



Sexy Fashion Show in Tempe

By • Jul 19th, 2012 • Category: Events & Parties

The temperatures are rising again and the Valley is on fire.  Fascinations, the one-stop destination for love and lust,plans on making it even hotter. Fascinations will hold its first women’s fashion show at the Tempe nightclub, Margarita Rocks on Ladies Night. Complete with models and runway, the show will feature clothing lines from manufacturers such [...]



Chicago Cubs Upgrade

By • Jul 13th, 2012 • Category: Gossip Girl

Growing up in the suburbs outside Chicago, I understand that Wrigley Field is the heart and soul of the Windy City.  Wrigleyville, the streets surrounding the stadium filled with restaurants, bars, shops, etc, is even comparable to the outrageous and extravagant Vegas Strip.  Cubs Spring Training Facility in Mesa has never felt like it was [...]



Scottsdale Version of Fifty Shades of Grey

By • Jul 12th, 2012 • Category: Nightlife & Clubs

Have you read Fifty Shades of Grey  by E.L. James? Quickly staking its claim as the MUST READ of summer 2012, this novel has taken the world by storm.  On Thursday July 19th it will make its mark in Old Town Scottsdale at The Mint’s Fifty Shades of Mintparty.  Guests will experience an atmosphere straight [...]



Wine Down Wednesdays

By • Jul 11th, 2012 • Category: Happy Hour & Specials

Some refer to today as Hump Day but I prefer Wine Down Wednesdays! A great way to forget about this heat a is to indulge in a great bottle of wine.  One of my all time favorite spots in town, Mabel’s on Main, agrees.  They host Wine Down Wednesday every Wednesday evening from 7PM – [...]