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of the amazing weather, the Valley this time of year is alive with outdoor pursuits a-plenty to enjoy. The variety of festivals celebrates a range of adventures from all things Renaissance at the Arizona Renaissance Festival to contemporary music at the McDowell Mountain Music Festival to ostrich races at the unique Ostrich Festival. And, of course, there’s Spring Training. Nowhere else is America’s favorite pastime more a part of the culture and community than right here in the Valley of the Sun. With 15 Major League Baseball teams calling the Valley their Spring Training home, there are multiple games being played almost every day from March 2 to April 2. There will be no shortage of action as the teams practice their skills and play against each other in preparation for the regular season. Spring also brings a number of community events and celebrations. From east to west, north to south, the Valley is brimming with opportunities to see wonderful art, taste local cuisine and even learn about the area’s history and heritage — especially this year, with all the signature Arizona Centennial events. While the always-anticipated annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival puts a lot of good eating in one place, the Valley’s dining scene continues to expand with community hangouts and award-winning cuisine. And there’s an equally diverse variety of shopping options, of both indoor and outdoor experiences. You Are Here is your guide to discover the great things to see, do and experience in the Valley of the Sun. Whether you’re a die-hard Surprise fan or someone who just enjoys Peoria a fun-filled day at the ballpark, Scottsdale or someone who loves a good Glendale 17 51 101 festival, the Valley has what you’re 101 looking for this spring season. Paradise Valley Central Phoenix

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Valley festivals abound Farm Fresh Here are some of the Valley’s top Farmer’s Markets.

Ahwatukee Farmers Market

Sundays, 9:00a – 1:00p Warner Rd. and 8th St., Ahwatukee arizonafarmersmarkets.com

Camelback Market at Vincent’s

Saturdays, 9:00a – 1:00p Camelback Rd. and 40th St., Phoenix vincentsoncamelback.com

Glendale Twilight Farmers Market

Wednesdays, 4:00p – 7:00p 59th Ave. and Utopia Rd., Glendale arizonafarmersmarkets.com

Mesa Community Farmers Market

Fridays, 9:00a – 1:00p Center St. and University Dr., Mesa arizonafarmersmarkets.com

Photo: Scottsdale Culinary Festival

Peoria Farmers Market and Sunday Art Stroll

Sundays, 9:00a – 1:00p Grand and Peoria avenues, Peoria arizonafarmersmarkets.com

Roadrunners Park Farmers Market

Saturdays, 8:00a – 1:00p Cactus Ave. and 36th St., Phoenix arizonafarmersmarkets.com

Scottsdale Old Town Farmers Market

Saturdays, 8:00a – 1:00p Brown Ave. and 1st St., Scottsdale arizonafarmersmarkets.com

Scottsdale Culinary Festival

Phoenix Fringe Festival March 2 – 11 The urban audience in Phoenix goes crazy for this annual festival of eclectic performances that take place in nontraditional venues. The fest encourages artistic exploration by showcasing established and emerging artists in the areas of dance, theater and even adventurous performance. Tickets range from $7 to $20. Downtown Phoenix Various venues phxfringe.org

Phoenix Film Festival March 31 – April 5 Hailed as one of the top film festivals in America, PFF offers more than 150 films plus musical performances and workshops. Filmmakers from all over the globe attend to see first-run independent features, short films, student films and international selections. Tickets range from $12 for a single screening to $300 for an all-festival pass. Harkins Scottsdale 101 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale phoenixfilmfestival.com

24th Annual Ostrich Festival

Sonoran Arts League Festival of Fine Art

March 9 – 11 “The Birds are back” is the mantra behind the Ostrich Festival. The famed ostrich races, a carnival of rides, a petting zoo, a high-flying dog show and special musical performances are only some of the festivities, plus food and arts and crafts booths. Tickets range from $7 to $10 for general admission and include all musical performances.

March 16 – 18 One of the largest open-air arts festivals in the Southwest, this free event brings artists from around the country. Selections for the show are juried to ensure the public sees outstanding artwork in a variety of media and styles. Live entertainment, specialty foods, wine sampling and a you-paint booth, all in an Old West setting.

Tumbleweed Park 2250 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler ostrichfestival.com

Stagecoach Village 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek sonoranartsleague.org

McDowell Mountain Music Festival

Scottsdale Culinary Festival

April 13 – 15 For nine years, the festival has brought top local musicians to perform at the three-day outdoor event. This year’s musiclovers must presents Galactic, Dark Star Orchestra, Trevor Hall and The Travelin’ McCourys. A family-friendly event, the festival includes food and arts. General admission $40; 11-17 years old, $20.

April 17 – 22 From formal dinners to casual feasting, this festival celebrates Valley culinary arts, chefs and world cuisine. In its 34th year, it showcases several highly anticipated gastro-events, including the Great Arizona Picnic and the Chocolate & Wine Experience. Tickets range from $8.50 for general admission to the Great Arizona Picnic to $300 for VIP passes to celebrity events.

The Compound Grill 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix mmmf.net

Scottsdale Civic Center Park 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale scottsdalefest.org youarehereaz.com

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Culture Fest

Satisfy your artistic pleasures Sunday A’Fair

Sunday Affairs

Free admission to the Sunday A’Fair gives full access to an afternoon of performances by Valley musicians, a fine arts and crafts market, family activities and admission to SMoCA. Most Sundays through April 15. Scottsdale Civic Center Park 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale 480-499-8587 scottsdaleperformingarts.org

Mountainous Music

The 9th annual, McDowell Mountain Music Festival erupts with an eclectic lineup of artists who include Motet, Carolina Chocolate Drops and Soulive. Music, arts, family and food bring the community together with this festival. April 13 – 15. The Compound Grill 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix mmmf.net

Culinary Art

Food comes together here.

Devoured Phoenix Culinary Classic March 10 & 11 Phoenix Art Museum 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix devouredphoenix.com

Litchfield Arts & Culinary Fest March 10 & 11 Downtown Litchfield Park vermillionpromotions.com 6

Outdoors comes alive

this time of year. While indoor amusements — museums, theatre performances and concerts — are also plentiful, festivals, outdoor venues and art spaces are in bloom. From farmers markets to music festivals, cultural fairs to food fests, there are many options to get you out and about. Be a part of a cultural standard at the Heard Museum’s Indian Fair and Marketplace or the Indian Student Art Show. It’s about music at countless music festivals and live band experiences in parks Valley-wide. Phoenix Symphony has a number of springtime events outdoors with its Parties of Note series at landmark homes or on the lake at Lake Pleasant. Events at Desert Botanical Garden come alive as the weather is their greatest asset. With Music in the Garden, from March through May, listeners will experience the beauty of our desert and hear inspirational music, making for a perfect evening. Art walks, tours and art shows are a best bet when it comes to getting out and taking in some culture.

ACTORS THEATRE

ARIZONA OPERA

911 N. 4th St., Phoenix ✆✆602-253-6701 actorstheatrephx.org

75 N. 2nd St., Phoenix ✆✆602-266-7464 azopera.com

Off-Broadway plays and musicals.

Classic opera at Symphony Hall.

BENTLEY GALLERY 4161 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale ✆✆480-946-6060 bentleygallery.com Contemporary painting and sculpture.

ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE

ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER BILTMORE GALLERIES

7701 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria ✆✆623-776-8400 azbroadwaytheatre.com

600 E. Washington St., Phoenix ✆✆602-716-2000 azscience.org

7113 E. Main St., Scottsdale ✆✆480-947-5975 biltmoregalleries.com

Live theatre performances.

Learning exhibits and planetarium.

A western tradition since 1923.

ARIZONA JEWISH THEATRE

A.S.U. Art Museum

BONNER DAVID GALLERIES

444 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix ✆✆602-264-0402 azjewishtheatre.org

51 E. 10th St., Tempe ✆✆480-965-2787 asuartmuseum.asu.edu

7040 E. Main St., Scottsdale ✆✆480-941-8500 bonnerdavid.com

Non-sectarian, nonprofit theater.

Art in innovative ways.

Traditional paintings and sculptures.

ARIZONA LATINO ARTS CULTURAL CENTER

Arizona Theatre company

BURTON BARR LIBRARY

147 E. Adams St., Phoenix ✆✆602-254-9817 alacaz.org

222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix ✆✆602-256-6995 aztheatreco.org

1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix ✆✆602-262-4636 phoenixpubliclibrary.org

Showcasing Latino arts and culture.

Top theatrical performances.

Architecturally significant public library.

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Photo: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

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Taking a Detour Each year, the free, self-guided Art Detour through Downtown Phoenix’s art galleries, studios and other venues energizes the art scene in Phoenix, inspiring a two-day “festival of art” that brings artists and art lovers together and includes musical performances and restaurant discounts. Kids’ Detour is a familyfriendly side to this event with activities and art projects for kids. The “Public Hanging” allows artists from the community to hang their art at

CALVIN CHARLES GALLERY 4201 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale ✆✆480-421-1818 calvincharles.com Unique perspective on the world of art.

DEL E. WEBB CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 1090 S. Vulture Mine Rd., Wickenburg ✆✆928-684-6624 delewebbcenter.org

G2 GALLERY 7144 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale ✆✆480-429-7729 g2gallery.com

21170 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria ✆✆623-322-2001 azchallenger.org Inspired wonders of space.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix ✆✆602-253-0501 childrensmuseumofphoenix.org “Play to learn - Family fun.”

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CHILDSPLAY 900 S. Mitchell Dr., Tempe ✆✆480-921-5700 childsplayaz.org Professional theatre for young audiences.

Comerica THEATRE 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix ✆✆602-379-2800 livenation.com Modern venue, classic feel, big shows.

DEER VALLEY ROCK ART CENTER 3711 W. Deer Valley Rd., Glendale ✆✆623-582-8007 dvrac.asu.edu Art and archaeology.

DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix ✆✆602-481-8104 dbg.org Explore the wonders of nature.

DESERT CABALLEROS WESTERN MUSEUM 21 N. Frontier St., Wickenburg ✆✆928-684-2272 westernmuseum.org

6835 N. 57th Dr., Glendale ✆✆623-930-3486 historic-glendale.net Historic police museum.

GREAT ARIZONA PUPPET THEATRE 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix ✆✆602-262-2050 azpuppets.org Puppet shows for all ages.

HEARD MUSEUM

33606 N. 60th St., Scottsdale ✆✆480-488-1981 desertfoothillstheater.com

Phoenix’s central heritage.

IRISH CULTURAL CENTER GLENDALE POLICE MUSEUM

American art, Western history.

Desert Foothills Theater

HERITAGE SQUARE 115 N. 6th St., Phoenix ✆✆602-262-5029 phoenix.gov/parks

Contemporary and abstract art.

Music, dance, theatre, education.

CHALLENGER SPACE CENTER

Art Detour Downtown Phoenix 602-256-7539 artlinkinc.wordpress.com

the A.E. England Gallery. March 17 & 18.

2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix ✆✆602-252-8848 heard.org Native American art.

1106 N. Central Ave., Phoenix ✆✆602-258-0109 azirish.org Heart of the Celtic community.

JOAN CAWLEY GALLERY 7135 E. Main St., Scottsdale ✆✆480-947-3548 jcgltd.com Unique stable of artists.

JOBING.COM ARENA 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale ✆✆623-772-3375 jobingarena.com Concerts, sports and performances.

THE LAWRENCE GALLERY 7012 E. Main St., Scottsdale ✆✆480-443-5575 thelawrencegallery.com Best selection of fine art.

Community theater performances

HEARD MUSEUM NORTH DESERT STAGEs THEATRE 4720 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-483-1664 desertstages.org

LEGACY GALLERY

32633 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-488-9817 heard.org/north

7178 E. Main St., Scottsdale ✆✆480-945-1113 legacygallery.com

Collection of American Indian art.

Traditional Western fine art.

Award-winning performances.

HERBERGER THEATER EXPOSED GALLERY 4225 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix ✆✆602-248-8030 exposedgallery.com

222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix ✆✆602-254-7399 herbergertheater.org

Contemporary art gallery.

Performance arts center.

MARSHALL LEKAE GALLERY 7106 E. Main St., Scottsdale ✆✆480-874-2624 marshall-lekaegallery.com Sculpture, blown glass and metalworks.

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Festive Film The 12th annual Phoenix Film Festival is eight days of film screenings taking place at the Harkins Scottsdale 101 theaters. Seven screens, 150 films, musical performances, educational seminars and workshops, kids’ day and celebrities make up this top U.S. film festival. With more than 22,000 attendees each year, the event attracts top filmmakers and their projects. Programming includes

Phoenix Film Festival

independent feature films, shorts, student films, international selections and a competition for the festival’s best. March 31 to April 5.

MAY GALLERY

Original paintings, art glass and bronzes.

PEORIA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Performances and live concerts.

8355 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria ✆✆623-815-7930 theaterworks.org Community and youth theater.

Extensive zoo exhibits, events and more.

Northwest Valley theater.

PEORIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM 10304 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria ✆✆623-487-8030 peoriahistoricalsociety.org

ROSSON HOUSE 113 N. 6th St., Phoenix ✆✆602-262-5070 rossonhousemuseum.org Restored historic home.

Peoria history.

MODIFIED ARTS 407 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix ✆✆602-462-5516 modifiedarts.org Indie art space and music venue.

PEORIA MAIN LIBRARY 8463 W. Monroe St., Peoria ✆✆623-773-7555 library.peoriaaz.gov Teen programs and computer classes.

MUSICal INSTRUMENT MUSEUM

TORCH THEATRE 4721 N. Central Ave., Phoenix ✆✆602-751-4862 thetorchtheatre.com Professional improv performances.

SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

VALLEY YOUTH THEATRE

7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale ✆✆480-945-2323 scottsdaleperformingarts.org

525 N. 1st St., Phoenix ✆✆602-253-8188 vyt.com

Adventuresome and eclectic collections.

Acclaimed children’s theatre.

PHOENIX ART MUSEUM

4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix ✆✆602-475-6000 themim.org

1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix ✆✆602-257-1222 phxart.org

Celebrate the world’s music cultures.

Large-scale contemporary museum.

ORPHEUM THEATRE

PHOENIX OPERA

SCOTTSDALE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART 7374 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale ✆✆480-874-4666 smoca.org

203 W. Adams St., Phoenix ✆✆602-534-5600 orpheum-theater.com

203 W. Adams St., Phoenix ✆✆866-673-7248 phoenixopera.org

Contemporary art exhibits and events.

Historic, multi-use auditorium.

Opera at the Orpheum Theatre.

5005 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix ✆✆602-262-4727 shemerartcenterandmuseum.org

OVERLAND GALLERY

PHOENIX SYMPHONY

7155 E. Main St., Scottsdale ✆✆480-947-1934 overlandgallery.com

225 E. Adams St., Phoenix ✆✆602-495-1999 phoenixsymphony.org

Premier American artists.

Classical and pops concerts.

PAUL SCOTT GALLERY

PHOENIX THEATRE

7056 E. Main St., Scottsdale ✆✆480-874-3000 paulscottgallery.com

100 E. McDowell St., Phoenix ✆✆602-258-1974 phoenixtheatre.com

Internationally acclaimed artists.

All-ages performing arts center.

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THEATER WORKS 8355 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria ✆✆623-815-1730 theaterworks.org

Mesa Arts Center 1 E. Main St., Mesa ✆✆480-644-6500 mesaartscenter.com

PHOENIX ZOO 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix ✆✆602-273-1341 phoenixzoo.com

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Wilde Meyer Gallery 4142 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale ✆✆480-945-2323 wildemeyer.com Eclectic contemporary and western art.

WILDLIFE WORLD ZOO SHEMER ART MUSEUM

16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park ✆✆623-935-5692 wildlifeworld.com Zoo and aquarium.

Fine art for the whole family.

TALIESIN WEST

XERISCAPE BOTANICAL GARDEN

12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-860-2700 franklloydwright.org

5959 W. Brown St., Glendale ✆✆623-930-3596 glendaleaz.com

Explore Frank Lloyd Wright.

Botanical garden tours.

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Photo: Phoenix Film Foundation

3922 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-922-1801 maygallery.com

7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale 602-955-6444 phoenixfilmfestival.com


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February 23-26

International Sportsmen’s Expo March 2-4

Spring Maricopa County Home Show March 17-18

Crossroads of the West Gun Show April 5-9

The Great Arizona Dog Show April 26-29

Big Red Rib & Music Festival April 28

Phoenix Pet Expo

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Cirque Du Soleil (KOOZA)

602-264-0402 www.azjewishtheatre.org

To confirm schedule visit our site or call the tour hotline: 623.433.7165

Greetings from Historic Heritage Square Home of the Rosson House MuseuM, a beautifully restored 1895 historic home open for guided public tours in downtown Phoenix, Arizona at 6th St. & Monroe. FOR INFORMATION CALL:

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Call (623) 433-7100 or visit universityofphoenixstadium.com for more information.

OPEN Wed. to Sat. 10a - 4p | Sun. Noon - 4p Last tour starts at 3:30p each day. www.rossonhousemuseum.org

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Wright’s visionary designs emphasized the use of natural materials, harmonious integration of building and landscape and high functionality.

On view through April 29, 2012 Above: Frank Lloyd Wright at Hillside, Taliesin, Spring Green, WI, 1955. Photo by John Engstead. Courtesy Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Scottsdale, AZ. The exhibition is co-organized by the Milwaukee Art Museum and Phoenix Art Museum, in collaboration with Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Scottsdale, AZ. Presenting sponsors: APS, Bank of America, The Virginia M. Ullman Foundation, Virginia G. Piper Exhibition Endowment Fund. Major sponsors: J.W. Kieckhefer Foundation, Sharon and Lloyd Powell. Supporting sponsors: Meritage Homes Construction, Inc., Lila Harnett, Connoisseurs Circle. Promotional support provided by Univision Arizona and The Phoenician.

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Pamper yourself and make a difference at 2BU Aveda Salon & Spa, where it’s all about creating styles and skin-care treatments that complement the daily lifestyle. 7014 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale 480-994-0004 2busalon.com

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Historic Glendale Glendale Ave. and 58th Ave. visitglendale.com

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Spring is a time to take advantage of the many outdoor shopping

districts and centers throughout the Valley. SanTan Village in Gilbert is an eclectic mix of boutiques, brew pubs, restaurants and retail businesses in a small village atmosphere. Biltmore Fashion Park is a central high-end experience that houses fine-dining establishments and Valley firsts. The Ralph Lauren Store is a not-tobe-missed shopping experience, as is Cornelia Park’s fascinating homewares and furnishings originals. Visit Westgate, whether you are attending a game or not. Shops, dining, celebrations, concerts and even special sporting events happen on the plazas in and around this “city center.” The Kierland area has been energized by the addition of Scottsdale Quarter on the east side of Scottsdale Road. The newest of swanky shops, services, eateries and entertainment are happening there. Mill Avenue in Tempe is an active, vibrant, springtime locale. Shops have been popping up and new entertainment and dining options are springing up as well, making this an urban center to stroll, or if you are going to Downtown Phoenix, hit CityCenter to get the most urban experience. Anastasia’s Boutiques

8787 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-443-4555 anastasiasboutiques.com

BABETTE

Bounty Hunter

7051 E. 5th Ave., Scottsdale ✆✆480-947-2450 babettesf.com

15279 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-907-6556

Modern colors and stylish clothing.

Edgy fashion and accessories.

Luxurious scents and sensuous lingerie.

BABY KOUNTRY ANTIGUA SPORTSWEAR 16651 N. 84th Ave., Peoria ✆✆623-523-6000 antigua.com

CARTER’S MEN’S CLOTHING

15411 W. Waddell Rd., Surprise ✆✆623-544-9495 babykountry.blogspot.com

5045 N. 44th St., Phoenix ✆✆602-952-8646 cartersmensclothing.com

Clothing for babies and toddlers.

Best in traditional menswear.

Sportswear and golf accessories.

Barney’s New york THE APPLE TREE 5811 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale ✆✆623-435-8486 picturetrail.com/appletreeshop

4500 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆602-337-6000 barneys.com

Classy Jazzy 2000 Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe ✆✆480-968-0556 classy-jazzy.com For divas of all ages.

Luxury apparel and accessories.

COTTAGE GARDEN

Vintage kitchen items.

Betsey Johnson 9410 W. Hanna Dr., Glendale ✆✆623-877-3308 apricotlaneusa.com

7014 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-946-4411 betseyjohnson.com

7142 N. 58th Ave., Glendale ✆✆623-847-3232 7162 N. 58th Ave., Glendale ✆✆623-847-5262. cottagegarden2.blogspot.com

Designer denim and bags.

Day and evening womenswear.

Gifts for home and garden.

Apricot Lane

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Look & Be Beautiful Roxana Cooney imagined a place where consumers could purchase cosmetics and other beauty products that were free of synthetic agents. Verde’ Maison is that place and has opened in Scottsdale Quarter. Touted as “the first all-natural & organic cosmetic, bath & skincare store in the USA specializing in international lines free of ‘questionable ingredients,’” this boutique shop includes gifts and other products that are a part of our everyday lives.

David Yurman

Frances

7014 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-444-2920 davidyurman.com

10 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix ✆✆602-279-5467 francesvintage.com

Modern jewelry for men and women.

Vintage frocks and retro gift items.

Designer District

Free People

11 W. Washington St., Phoenix ✆✆602-795-4979 shopdesignerdistrict.com

15279 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-948-7002 freepeople.com

Upscale fashion for men and women.

Artistic and high fashion.

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FRENCH DESIGNER JEWELER

15279 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-607-5064 thedrybar.com/scottsdale

7148 E. Main St., Scottsdale ✆✆480-994-4717 frenchonmain.com

Blow-outs, in a pampering environment.

Exquisite one-of-a-kind pieces.

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2550 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix ✆✆602-224-0336 escada.com

7700 W. Arrowhead Town Ctr., Glendale ✆✆623-773-9522 gbyguess.com

Luxury womenswear.

Trendy fashions for men and women.

FEMME DE PARIS 6166 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-423-5161 femmedeparis.info

GARAGE BOUTIQUE 7144 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale ✆✆480-556-6900 garageboutique.com A body shop for kids.

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Sophisticated styles for women.

Giggle FOREVER 21 7014 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-994-2009 forever21.com

15147 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-922-4928 giggle.com

H&M 7014 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-946-0370 1 5169 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-607-8374 hm.com Trendy men’s and women’s fashions.

Halo Precision Piercing 10 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix ✆✆602-230-0044 halopiercing.com Body piercing jewelry.

Heidi Boutique 20533 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-663-7777 heidiboutique.com Contemporary women’s clothing.

JACADI-PARIS 15024 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-443-3921 jacadi.us Prim, Parisian-made kids’ clothing.

Jewelry by Gauthier 15034 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-443-4030 jewelrybygauthier.com Handmade jewery

Verde’ Maison 15037 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-563-0449 verdemaison.com

LINDSAY LOU SCOTTSDALE 6107 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-443-2522 lindsaylou.com Contemporary fashion and accessories.

MADE ART BOUTIQUE 922 N. 5th St., Phoenix ✆✆602-256-6233 madephx.com Art, books, magazines and more.

NEW TO YOU 6750 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria ✆✆623-412-3597 newtoyouupscaleresale.com Designer consignment shop.

Nike 15279 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-270-8123 scottsdalequarter.com The sporting goods mecca.

NORDSTROM 7055 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-946-4111 nordstrom.com Exceptional fashions to inspire.

PHOENICIA ASSOCIATION 821 N. 3rd St., Phoenix ✆✆602-441-3385 wearephoenicia.com Men’s clothing and apparel.

Baby shop and registry.

Fun, fleeting fashion trends.

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Charming City Center Downtown Phoenix is no fashion mecca, but this unique boutique is all about fun, fashion and outfitting the urban woman. Located in the new CityScape, Charming Charlie’s boasts an array of color that will stimulate the eyes while the selection of jewelry, belts, handbags and scarves will tempt the purse. The newest of five local locations, this shop comes with an urban feel. Founded in Houston in 2004, this concept has gotten

1 E. Washington St., Phoenix 602-253-9456 charmingcharlie.com

noticed, making it one of the hot new shops in America.

Sure they’re similar city to city, but many Valley malls are unique enough that you’ll enjoy more than just the offerings. Arizona Center arizonacenter.com

Arrowhead Towne Center

PINK HOUSE 7009 N. 58th Ave., Glendale ✆✆623-298-4766 pinkhousetreasures.com Treasures and gifts.

shopbiltmore.com

Chandler Fashion Center

524 S. Mill Ave., Tempe ✆✆480-557-9422 pitaya.com Affordable; college vibe.

shopdesertridge.com

Park West Mall

25062 E. Meridian Rd., Queen Creek ✆✆480-888-9290 queekcreekolivemill.com Working olive farm and mill.

shopsantanvillage.com

Scottsdale Fashion Square fashionsquare.com

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Ruby Boutique 7030 E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale ✆✆480-538-7817

Luxury, preppy fashions for women.

2446 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆602-955-8000 saksfifthave.com

Trend-setting boutique.

14 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix ✆✆602-279-0538 francesvintage.com/smeeks

High-end fashions with an equestrian vibe.

Candy treat boutique.

SO-OH !Fashion

11001 N. 99th Ave., Peoria ✆✆623-875-0688

9380 Westgate Blvd., Glendale ✆✆623-772-4000

Boutique fashions with flair.

The ultimate fashionista destination.

Republic of Couture

SPORTSMAGICK

1 E. Washington, Phoenix ✆✆602-795-4980 rocintheweb.com

9780 W. Northern Ave., Peoria ✆✆623-877-8599 sportsmagick.com

Designer denim and apparel.

Sports apparel and goods.

REVOLVER RECORDS 918 N. 2nd St., Phoenix ✆✆602-795-4980 revolveraz.com Selection of new and used vinyl LPs.

STINKWEEDS 12 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix ✆✆602-248-9461 stinkweeds.com Independent record store.

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TRENDY TAG BOUTIQUE 2470 W. Happy Valley Rd., Phoenix ✆✆623-587-0095 trendytagboutique.com

SMEEKS

2502 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆602-952-0156 ralphlauren.com

REGALA

Tory Burch 7014 E. Camelback Rd, Scottsdale ✆✆480-946-1873 toryburch.com

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

Apparel, perfumes and accessories.

tempemarketplace.com

Westgate City Center

High-end shoes and accessories.

Ralph Lauren

shopparkwest.com

San Tan Village

Fine Italian leather shoes.

Trendy women’s fashions.

Queen Creek Olive Mill

chandlermall.com

Desert Ridge Marketplace

Stuart Weitzman 2562 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆602-956-2330 stuartweitzman.com

Pitaya

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Biltmore Fashion Park

Roberto Botticelli 7014 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-970-1552 rbunitedstates.com

Urban Angels Boutique 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe ✆✆480-968-3038 shopurbanangels.com Up close and personal experience.

URBAN YOGA 3225 N. Central Ave., Phoenix ✆✆602-277-9642 urbanyogaphx.com Urban betterment.

West of SoHo 50 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix ✆✆602-595-4120 480 W. Happy Valley Rd., 2 Phoenix ✆✆623-587-7646 Contemporary and upscale shopping

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Gettin’ Active Spring into action Echo Canyon

Echo, Echo

Now is the season to hike without all of the heat. Echo Canyon on Camelback Mountain may be city center, but it is a solid hike and great views. Hike is more like a climb in certain areas, so be in shape. The lower hike is less strenuous. Parking is improved, so get your workout or just enjoy the landscape (from above). 602-262-4837 phoenix.gov/parks

High Octane

The new name for F1 Racing is Octane Raceway. With its max of 10 karts per race, per track, you’ll have a chance to win. Gas-powered indoor karts hit top speeds and are an adrenaline rush. 317 S. 48th St., Phoenix 602-302-7223 octaneraceway.com

Yoga on the Land

Pass up on the indoor yoga and venture out. Metta Yoga offers three weekend classes that are outdoors on The Phoenician grounds. Be lakeside with a vinyasa flow class, release tension in the Exhale! class or attend the Yoga for everyBody class. 6000 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix 602-522-0662 newmettayoga.com

It is March madness

in a whole new way as the Cactus League brings Spring Training baseball to the Valley. Ten ballparks Valley-wide are hopping with daily games from fifteen teams who are here to play the allAmerican pastime. Our hometown team, the Arizona Diamondbacks, is one of the few teams that trains and plays its season in the same community. Fans are attending games in droves at the new Salt River Fields at Talking Stick baseball facility in Scottsdale. Buy tickets early, as games sell out fast. The weather brings crowds to the hiking trails as well. Hit some of our landmark peaks like Piestewa Peak, Pinnacle Peak and Camelback Mountain. Each has options for hikers of any level. Many marathons, walks and biking events come to life for the fit fans who live here or are visiting. The GetSetUSA.com website has dozens of runs for the enthusiast to choose from. Another reason to be here is tennis. Courts and clubs throughout the Valley see a surge in attendance and participants in tournaments. The Phoenix Tennis Center and the Scottsdale Ranch Tennis Park are central to what’s happening on the courts. ACADEMY OF CLASSICAL BALLET

BUSY BODIES PLANNED PLAY

21501 N. 78th Ave., Peoria ✆✆623-572-7222 acballet.com

19420 N. 59th Ave., Glendale ✆✆623-847-4090 busybodiesplannedplay.com

Ballet and dance classes.

Fitness fun.

AZ Air Time 13802 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-427-2000 azairtime.com

CASTLES N’ COASTERS

Encanto Park 2605 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix ✆✆602-261-8991 phoenix.gov/parks Shaded greens, fields and lagoon.

FOOTHILLS RECREATION AQUATICS CENTER

9445 Metro Pkwy., Phoenix 602-997-7575 castlesncoasters.com

5600 W. Union Hills Dr., Glendale ✆✆623-930-4600 glendaleaz.com

Thrill rides and games.

Water and sports activities.

25,000-sq-ft indoor trampoline park.

chase field AZ on the Rocks 16447 N. 91st St., Scottsdale ✆✆480-502-9777 azontherocks.com

401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix ✆✆602-514-8400 azchasefield.com Retractable-roofed D-backs stadium.

Indoor climbing fun.

AZ Wine Tours

DESERT OUTDOOR CENTER

9115 East Baseline Rd., Mesa ✆✆480-528-2834 azwinetours.com

41402 N. 87th Ave., Peoria ✆✆602-372-7470 desertoutdoorcenter.org

Experience Arizona’s best wineries.

Desert adventures.

FOOTHILLS SK8 COURT PLAZA 57th Ave. Union Hills Dr., Glendale ✆✆623-930-2820 glendaleaz.org Clean and drug-free skate park.

GLENDALE PARKS Multiple locations, Glendale ✆✆623-930-2822 glendaleaz.com City parks.

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Batter Up! It’s that time of year. The Valley becomes all about baseball for visitors and residents alike. With 10 stadiums host to 15 Major League Baseball teams, there is no better place if you are a baseball fan. Events, pre-season games and even some entertainment are on hand for the month of March. Games range from midmorning to early evening. Cactus League games open March 2 and run through April 4. Goodyear Ballpark

Golfland Sunsplash

PUMP IT UP

67 W. Culver St., Phoenix ✆✆602-534-2406 phoenix.gov/parks

8550 N. 91st Ave., Peoria ✆✆623-872-0748 pumpitupparty.com

Putt-putt golf and water slides.

Park and Japanese gardens.

Indoor inflatable fun.

GOODYEAR SKATE PARK

OASIS GYMNASTICS SPORTS CENTER

3151 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear ✆✆623-882-7525 bit.ly/goodyearskatepark

8643 W. Kelton Ln., Peoria ✆✆623-977-6399 oasisgym.com

Skateboard and in-line skate park.

Rec and fitness for kids.

HUBBARD FAMILY SWIM SCHOOL 8402 W. Thunderbird Rd., Peoria ✆✆602-971-4044 hubbardswim.com Swim school and camps.

Ice Den 9375 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-585-7465 coyotesice.com Ice skating and hockey leagues.

Jump Street 455 E. Warner Rd., Chandler ✆✆480-270-8008

5665 W. Bell, Glendale

✆✆602-889-0081 gotjump.com Photo: City of GOODYEAR

Margaret T. Hance Park

155 W. Hampton Ave., Mesa ✆✆480-834-8319 golfland.com

Trampoline athletic fun.

K1 Speed Indoor Go Kart Racing 2425 S. 21st St., Phoenix ✆✆602-275-5278 k1speed.com Indoor go-kart racing.

PEORIA RECREATION

ROLLERPLEX 16083 N. 75th Ave., Peoria ✆✆623-334-8118 rollerplex.com Roller skating and entertainment.

SPOTLIGHT YOUTH THEATRE 10620 N. 43rd Ave., Glendale ✆✆623-242-2611 spotlightyouththeatre.org

Family sports and recreation.

Children’s theater.

16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria ✆✆623-773-8700 peoriaaz.com Stadium and practice fields.

SURPRISE AQUATIC CENTER 12425 W. Bell Rd., Surprise ✆✆623-222-2000 surpriseaz.com Pool and recreation.

PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY

us airways center

7602 S. 115th Ave., Avondale ✆✆602-252-2227 phoenixraceway.com

201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix ✆✆602-379-2000 usairwayscenter.com

Race track and attraction.

Suns, Mercury and Rattlers arena.

PHOENIX Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix ✆✆602-273-1341 phoenixzoo.org Wildlife includes endangered species.

POLAR ICE 15829 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria ✆✆623-334-1200 polaricepeoria.com

800-745-3000 cactusleague.com

Cactus League Ballparks

Fans get an up-close preview of the talent on deck for the upcoming baseball season. Camelback Ranch camelbackranchbaseball.com

Goodyear Ballpark goodyearaz.gov

Multiple locations ✆✆623-773-7137 peoriaaz.gov

PEORIA SPORTS COMPLEX

Cactus League

WILDLIFE WORLD ZOO AQUARIUM 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park ✆✆623-935-5692 wildlifeworld.com Zoo and aquarium.

Hohokam Stadium hohokamstadium.com

Maryvale Baseball Park maryvalebaseballpark.com

Peoria Sports Complex peoriasportscomplex.com

Phoenix Municipal Stadium phoenix.gov/sports/ phxmuni.html

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick saltriverfields.com

Scottsdale Stadium scottsdaleaz.gov/stadium

Surprise Stadium surpriseaz.gov/files/ springtraining

Tempe Diablo Stadium tempe.gov/diablo

Ice skating and activities.

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Golf Green

Change your environment Quintero Golf Club

Non-stick Tee

The world’s first Teflon tee is the TefTee. Meant to limit friction, it is the latest tool to improve your game with longer range with a six-prong ball support platform. 800-334-5143 teftee.com

Of Course

Now open to the public is Quintero Golf Club, previously recognized as one of the top 100 private clubs. This Northwest Valley course consistently wins honors on “best of” lists. 16752 W. Carefree Hwy., Peoria 928-501-1500 quinterogolf.com

Love to Learn

Get in some practice time at these ranges.

CrackerJax
 Driving range is a full 300 yards, with five target greens from 75 to 250 yards and 66 hitting bays. 16001 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-998-1700 crackerjax.com

One of the best things about spring in the Valley is great golf. Courses are in their best form and golfers are known to gloat about that great day out on the course. If their game is not up to par, the weather and surroundings always are. On the heels of the Phoenix Open, golfers are energized to get out and play. Public courses, clubs with public play and the driving ranges fill up with foursomes. Talking Stick Golf Club has become a destination course with great rankings and the new hotel and casino nearby. The McDowell Mountain Golf Club, formerly Sanctuary Golf Club, has recently opened to great fanfare. Instruction is available through the worldrenowned Rick Smith Golf Academy and an expanded practice facility that includes practice putting and chipping greens to sharpen skills. ARIZONA BILTMORE GOLF CLUB 2400 E. Missouri St., Phoenix ✆✆602-955-9656 azbiltmoregc.com Adobe (18) and Links (18) courses.

Arizona Golf Resort 425 S. Power Rd., Mesa ✆✆480-832-3202 arizonagolfresort.com

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Foothills (18) course.

Coldwater Arizona Golf Club 100 N. Clubhouse Dr., Avondale ✆✆623-932-9000 coldwatergolfclub.com One 18-hole course

DESERT CANYON GOLF CLUB 10440 N. Indian Wells Dr., Scottsdale ✆✆480-837-1173 desertcanyongolf.com One 18-hole course.

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Raven Golf Club at Verrado 4242 N. Golf Dr., Buckeye ✆✆623-388-3000 ravenatverrado.com One 18-hole course

GRAYHAWK GOLF CLUB 8620 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale ✆✆480-502-1800 grayhawkgolf.com Raptor (18) and Talon (18) courses.

One 18-hole course.

Valley Golf Center With 60 hitting bay stations, this double-decker range uses the latest in golf ball delivery system technology. 12247 W. Indian School Rd., Avondale 623-935-9351 valleygolfcenteraz.com

Foothills Golf Club 2201 E. Clubhouse Dr., Phoenix ✆✆480-460-4653 thefoothillsgc.com

Rolling Hills Golf Course 1415 N. Mill Ave., Tempe ✆✆480-350-5275 playrollinghillsgolf.com One 18-hole course.

Las Sendas Golf Course 7555 E. Eagle Crest Dr., Mesa ✆✆480-396-4000 lassendas.com One 18-hole course.

The Legend at Arrowhead 21027 N. 67th Ave., Glendale ✆✆623-561-0953 legendatarrowhead.com One 18-hole course.

LEGEND TRAIL GOLF CLUB 9462 E. Legendary Ln., Scottsdale ✆✆480-488-7434 legendtrailgc.com One 18-hole course.

Scottsdale Silverado Golf Club 7605 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-778-0100 scottsdalesilveradogolfclub.com One 18-hole course

Superstition Springs

Golf Club 6452 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa ✆✆480-985-5622 superstitiongc.com One 18-hole course

See Valley map on page 23

Photo: Quintero Golf Club

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EVENTS

Be Entertained Events for everyone this season

CHICAGO

WILLIE NELSON March 12

Looking for something to do? Check out these great events coming to your favorite venue. SUNSET BLVD. March 2 – 31 A woman makes a triumphant return to the big screen in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Broadway hit. Arizona Broadway Theatre ✆✆623-776-8400 azbroadwaytheatre.com

PATTI LUPONE: THE GYPSY IN MY SOUL

HEARD MUSEUM INDIAN FAIR & MARKET March 3 – 4 Southwest’s largest and most prestigious events where art meets entertainment, featuring more than 700 top American Indian artists. Heard Museum ✆✆602-252-8840 heard.org

March 3 Two-time Tony Award winner performs songs from her life both on and off the Broadway stage. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts ✆✆480-994-2787 scottsdaleperformingarts.org

AN EVENING OF CLASSIC LILY TOMLIN

SURPRISE BBQ FESTIVAL

PINOCCHIO

March 3 30 teams compete to win $10,000. Sample BBQ, whiskeys and more. Surprise Recreation Complex ✆✆480-466-0579 surprisebbqfestival.com

March 9 – 25 Through original music and theatrical magic, see the story of the childhood classic as the boy made of wood is transformed into a real, live boy.

WILLIE NELSON March 12 The legendary singer performs his greatest hits. Comerica Theatre livenation.com

March 15 Dunham’s sidesplitting performances have made him the top-grossing live comedian in North America for three consecutive years and worldwide for the past two. US Airways Center ✆✆800-745-3000 usairwayscenter.com

RADIOHEAD March 15 The band’s first extensive stateside trek since 2008. Jobing.com Arena ✆✆623-772-3800 jobingarena.com

March 9 Lily Tomlin, one of America’s foremost comediennes, live and on stage. Mesa Arts Center ✆✆480-644-6500 mesaartscenter.com

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March 11 Celebrated for extraordinary creativity, influential musicianship and staggering commercial success, Chicago celebrates its 45th anniversary. Celebrity Theatre ✆✆602-267-1600 celebritytheatre.com

JEFF DUNHAM ‘CONTROLLED CHAOS’

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JEFF DUNHAM ‘CONTROLLED CHAOS’ March 15

Photo: Top — live Nation bottom — Richard Mclaren/Courtesy Comedy Central

Peoria Center for the Performing Arts ✆✆623-815-7930 theaterworks.org


It’s a Renaissance Want to joust? How about get married circa 1500? Then the Arizona Renaissance Festival is for you. Music, arts, crafts, a medieval amusement park, 12-stage theatre and a 30-acre circus make up this fest event not to be missed. Family friendly and with food to delight regardless of the era, this is the 24th annual festival and marketplace. The spectacle is ongoing through April 1.

12601 E. Highway 60, Apache Junction 520-463-2700 renfestinfo.com

MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS

BATSHEVA DANCE COMPANY

THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE

DIRECTOR’S CHOICE

March 16 – 18 Hear the legendary Motown sound that helped shape American culture, including hits by the Jackson 5 and the Supremes. Phoenix Symphony Hall ✆✆602-495-1999 phoenixsymphony.org

March 22 Israel’s Batsheva Dance Company has been embraced as one of the world’s most exciting contemporary dance troupes. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts ✆✆480-994-2787 scottsdaleperformingarts.org

March 24 The band, the lights and the sound create the show for the ultimate Floyd fan, and it’s called … The Pink Floyd Experience. Comerica Theatre livenation.com

March 29 – April 1 Artistic Director Ib Anderson offers a selection of works spanning a rich field of artistry. Orpheum Theatre ✆✆602-381-1096 balletaz.org

‘THE GREAT GATSBY’

March 24 & 25 Bringing African-American cultural expression and the American modern dance tradition to the world’s stages. Mesa Arts Center ✆✆480-644-6500 mesaartscenter.com

DR. SEUSS’ ‘GREEN EGGS AND HAM’ March 17 Follow and interact with SamI-Am as he rhymes his way through Dr. Seuss’ legendary childhood story set to Mozart’s “Eine kleine Nachtmusik” and narration. Phoenix Symphony Hall ✆✆602-495-1999 phoenixsymphony.org Photo: Top — Arizona Renaissance Festival bottom — 123rf (Left); Stephan Gotschel (right)

Arizona Renaissance Festival

March 22 – April 8 First authorized stage adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s American classic since 1926. Arizona Theatre Company ✆✆602-256-6995 arizonatheatre.org

BILL COSBY ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER

March 30 His comedy transcends age, gender and cultural barriers. America’s most prolific comedian of all time, live. Mesa Arts Center ✆✆480-644-6500 mesaartscenter.com

KRIS KRISTOFFERSON March 23 Kris Kristofferson returns to the essentials of his finely honed craft on this stage in the round. Celebrity Theatre ✆✆602-267-1600 celebritytheatre.com

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EXPERIENCE BRAZIL March 24

March 24 An authentic demonstration of Carnaval dance, drumming, capoeira (Brazilian martial arts) and educational workshops. Musical Instrument Museum ✆✆480-478-6000 themim.org

THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE March 24

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Ribs, Music & More On the heels of a very successful first year, the Big Red Rib & Music Festival is back, bigger and better than last year. On the Great Lawn at the University of Phoenix Stadium, this fun fest is BBQ galore. Go to sample the best ribs in the country, as many local and national barbeque

Big Red Rib & Music Festival

houses participate. Top bands perform. Last year included KC & the

RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN

ROCK OF AGES

March 30 – April 1 The Phoenix Symphony and Phoenix Theatre partner for a second season to bring you an original production specially designed for this exciting collaboration. Phoenix Symphony Hall ✆✆602-495-1999 phoenixsymphony.org

April 10 & 11 The hits of Journey, Night Ranger, STYX, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Asia and Whitesnake. Mesa Arts Center ✆✆480-644-6500 mesaartscenter.com

TECH N9NE April 14 Appearing with special guests Machine Gun Kelly, Krizz Kaliko, Mayday!, Prozak & Stevie Stone. Celebrity Theatre ✆✆602-267-1600 celebritytheatre.com

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YO-YO MA AND KATHRYN STOTT WITH THE ASSAD BROTHERS April 22 Mr. Ma reunites with Kathryn Stott, the brilliant concert pianist, and Brazilian-born brothers Sergio and Odair Assad. Mesa Arts Center ✆✆480-644-6500 mesaartscenter.com

ASU Gammage ✆✆480-965-3434 asugammage.com

WANDA SYKES April 27 She’s been called “one of the funniest stand-up comics” by her peers. Celebrity Theatre ✆✆602-267-1600 celebritytheatre.com

GREEN DAY’S ‘American Idiot’

DREAM A LITTLE DREAM

April 24 – 29 Hit musical tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia.

April 30 – May 20 The True Story of The Mamas & The Papas on stage. Phoenix Theatre ✆✆602-254-2151 phoenixtheatre.com

BEETHOVEN: SYMPHONY NO. 7 April 19 – 21 Long considered one of the most perfect symphonies written and regarded by the composer as one of his best works. Phoenix Symphony Hall ✆✆602-495-1999 phoenixsymphony.org

FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE

FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE April 20

April 20 Florence + the Machine has taken the music world by storm. Comerica Theatre livenation.com

GREEN DAY’S “AMERICAN IDIOT” April 24 – 29 *Events subject to change.

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Upbeat Hangout

It’s about eclectic sandwiches, salads and fresh baked goods – it’s The Spot for fresh, fast and affordable. Nearby homes and businesses can get food on the go by way of the environmentally conscious beach cruiser. 1493 S. Higley Rd., Gilbert 480-279-5553 thespotaz.com

Makin’ Bacon

The newest breakfast and lunch joint is bringing in the bacon. The Oink Cafe offers five kinds of bacon and serves up some delicious breakfasts and delectable lunches. Located across from Paradise Valley Mall. 4326 E. Cactus Rd., Phoenix theoinkcafe.com

Have a Good Night

Upscale Italian is the fare at Bella Notte Ristorante in North Scottsdale. Authentic to his homeland, Chef Phil Pagnotta has created a menu of Northern and Southern Italian dishes that will delight. 10989 E. Dynamite Bl., Scottsdale 480-584-4975

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world-recognized culinary hot spot, Metropolitan Phoenix is home to some of the newest and most notable dining options. Beyond great food are enticing concepts that include the new North Arcadia, Studio Movie Grill in Scottsdale and Betty’s Nosh Mushroom Bar in Glendale. Because it is time to take a table on the patio, the Valley is waiting to be seated at Hula’s in Central Phoenix, Sassi in North Scottsdale, El Chorro in Paradise Valley, Cork in Chandler and Chelsea’s Kitchen in Arcadia. Be by the fire, overlook a great view, hear the urban sounds or just relax surrounded by the natural beauty of Arizona on the patios at Valley eateries. Seasonal menus begin to bloom with the greens, fresh fruits and local herbs and vegetables that enhance the creations of local chefs. “Today’s specials” have notable meaning this time of year, so listen intently to discover what the season has to bring. Phoenix Downtown Market boasts seasonal offerings in its café and market. Pick from among the fresh vegetables at Valley farmers markets that are scattered in virtually all communities locally.

Aiello’s Fine Italian Dining 5202 N. Central Ave., Phoenix ✆✆602-277-8700 aiellositalianrestaurant.com

A lot more than pizza.

Northern Italian in an elegant vibe.

America’s Taco Shop 2041 N. 7th St., Phoenix 602-682-5627 447 N. 7th Ave., 4 Phoenix ✆✆602-515-0856 35 E. University Dr., 7 Tempe ✆✆480-751-6250 americastacoshop.net Tacos insire a cult following.

ARCADIA FARMS 7014 E. 1st Ave., Scottsdale ✆✆480-941-5665 arcadiafarmscafe.com Fresh, memorable, artful cuisine.

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ARIZONA PIZZA CO. 8110 W. Union Hills Dr., Glendale ✆✆623-566-8123 arizonapizza.com

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BInkley’s Restaurant 6920 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek ✆✆480-437-1072 binkleysrestaurant.com Innovative and way upscale.

AZTECA BAKERIES MEXICAN DELI

BLISS

416 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix ✆✆602-253-5864 aztecabakeries.com

901 N. 4th St., Phoenix ✆✆602-795-1792 blissonfourth.com

Mexican deli and bakery.

Serving American comfort classics.

Beckett’s Table 3717 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix ✆✆602-954-1700 beckettstable.com

BLUEWATER GRILL 1720 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix ✆✆602-277-3474 bluewatergrill.com High-quality fresh seafood.

Focus on seasonal and local.

Caffe Boa 398 S. Mill Ave., Tempe ✆✆480-968-9112 cafeboa.com Seasonally inspired organic cuisine.

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QUICK TIPS


Walk It Off Take a tour of Downtown Phoenix by way of its history and its great neighborhood eateries. Taste It Tours is a new Phoenix company that offers a culinary event to tickle the taste buds. Tours are three-and-a-half hours, visiting the restaurants that are making the culinary scene in Downtown one of the best in the country. Walk the city center to soak up the culture of our Downtown.

Cantina Laredo

480-682-7395 tasteittours.com

Cyclo

2150 E. Williams Field Rd., Gilbert ✆✆480-782-6777

603 N. 5th Ave., Phoenix ✆✆602-441-2697 cibophoenix.com

1919 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler ✆✆480-963-4490 cycloaz.com

361 E. Frank Lloyd Wright 7 Blvd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-951-3807 cantinalaredo.com

Pizzeria in a restored 1913 bungalow.

A foodie fave for Vietnamese cuisine.

Mexican that matters.

CAPITAL GRILLE 16489 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-348-1700 502 E. Camelback Rd., 2 Phoenix ✆✆602-952-8900 thecapitalgrille.com Spectacular steaks and seafood.

CARTWRIGHT’S

SONORAN RANCH HOUSE 6710 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek ✆✆480-488-8031 bit.ly/cartwrights Exceptional culinary experience.

Chelsea’s Kitchen 5040 N. 40th St., Phoenix ✆✆602-957-2555 chelseaskitchenaz.com Wine country atmosphere in Arizona. Photo: Taste It Tours

CIBO

CHEUVRONT 1326 N. Central Ave., Phoenix ✆✆602-307-0022 cheuvronts.com Classy wine and cheese bar.

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EDDIE’S HOUSE 7042 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-946-1622 eddiematneys.com Comfortable, yet eccentric flavors.

COACH WILLIE’S

DELUX

412 S. 3rd St., Phoenix ✆✆602-254-5272 coachandwillies.com

3146 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix ✆✆602-522-2288 deluxburger.com

Pre-game food and drinks.

Amazing burgers and atmosphere.

Cork 4991 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler ✆✆480-883-3773 corkrestaurant.net Contemporary American cuisine

COUP DES TARTES 4626 N. 16th St., Phoenix ✆✆602-254-5272 nicetartes.com BYOB neighborhood bistro.

COWBOY CIAO

DILLON’S RESTAURANT 8706 W. Thunderbird Rd., Peoria ✆✆623-979-5353 20585 N. 59th Ave., Glendale ✆✆623-566-8100 19900 N. Remington Dr., Surprise ✆✆623-584-8494 dillonsrestaurant.com BBQ and American cuisine.

Duck and Decanter

7133 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale ✆✆480-946-3111 cowboyciao.com

1651 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix ✆✆602-274-5429

Western global-eccentric foods.

✆✆602-234-3656

Crackers Co. Café

✆✆602-266-6637

1325 N Greenfield Rd., Mesa ✆✆602-254-1074 crackerscafe.com “From scratch” for breakfast and lunch.

CULINARY DROPOUT 7135 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-970-1700 foxrc.com/culinary_dropout

3111 N. Central Ave., Phoenix 1 N. Central Ave., Phoenix duckanddecanter.com Specialty foods and retail.

Durant’s 2611 N Central Ave., Phoenix ✆✆602-264-5967 durantsaz.com Classic steakhouse dining.

El Chorro 5550 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley ✆✆480-948-5170 elchorro.com Continental cuisine in an iconic setting.

FEZ 3815 N. Central Ave., Phoenix ✆✆602-297-8700 fezoncentral.com Lunch, dinner, late night.

FIREBIRDS WOOD FIRED GRILL 16067 N. Arrowhead Ftn. Ctr. Dr., Peoria ✆✆623-773-0500 firebirdsrestaurants.com Wood-fired grill.

FNB 7133 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale ✆✆480-425-9463 fnbrestaurant.com Sophisticated and seasonal cuisine.

FOGO DE CHAO 6300 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-609-8866 fogodechao.com Authentic Brazilian steakhouse.

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Casks of Class Presenting an eclectic American cuisine, Jerry Tingle and Brian Feirstein are at it with Cask 63 in the old Bloom space at Gainey Village in Scottsdale. Contemporary and upscale, this new eatery offers modern comfort foods and a full wine bar with some impressive labels. Enjoy fresh fare for lunch or dinner. Happy hour and other special events are centered on the impressive wine list.

FRANK & ALBERT’S

French Fry Frenzy

2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix ✆✆602-381-7632 frankandalberts.com

French fries are the best complement to a great burger or steak, or just a snack. Delux

Perhaps the best part about Bourbon Steaks’ French fries is that they come to your table as you sit down. No need to refuse; they are all yours. Rich and fried to perfection in duck fat, these gourmet fries are served hot and delicious. The Trio of Duck Fat Fries are the smoked paprikadusted with barbecue sauce, truffle oil with truffle oil aioli, and herbdusted with house-made ketchup.

Maybe they started it all. But credit or not, this is the place for a French fry fever. Among the simple contemporary appeal, the to-the-point menu and the full bar are great fries. Burgers bring people back, but the fries keep them there for hours (open till 2 a.m. nightly). Start with a paper-lined, table-top, mini shopping cart of fries — Skinny-cut Russet or Sweet Potato — and dip them in the house aioli or ketchup.

7575 E. Princess Dr., Scottsdale 480-513-6002 bourbonsteakscottsdale.com

3146 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix 602-522-2288 • deluxburger.com

Maizie’s

Smashburger

Contemporary comfortable classics.

GALLO BLANCO CAFÉ SmashBurger

Frank & Albert’s Not too gourmet, Frank & Albert’s at the Arizona Biltmore is simply great food served up in a great atmosphere. Although the architecture is something to look at, this place really could pass as home. The meat dishes, macaroni & cheese, or a Daily Blue Plate special will accompany the fresh fry choices: Sweet Potato, Sea Salt and the Duck Fat Poached Fries. 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix 602-955-6600 • frankandalberts.com

Everything at Maizie’s is good and seems to go with any mood or time of day. Great patio, too. But the fries are why you keep coming back. Hand cut, tossed with sage-infused white balsamic vinegar and served aside a citrus horseradish sauce that’ll put a smile on your face. Although fried, try them with the Crab Cakes accompanying a chipotle-lemon aioli (which is great for dipping the French fries).

At the Biltmore Fashion Square, this Fox Restaurant Concepts burger joint is all about fresh ingredients and highquality product. That bodes well for the fries: Sweet Potato, Hand Cut, Double Truffle and Zucchini. Sauces include the standards and:Yogurt Dipping sauce, Truffle Aioli, Truffle Oil, Parmesan and Ranch. Other menu items include fresh-made shakes, floats and some incredible banana cream pie.

4750 N. Central Ave., Phoenix 602-274-2828 • maiziescafe.com

Multiple Valley locations smashburger.com

2502 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix 602-424-9500 • foxrc.com

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Southwestern dining at its best.

Giuseppe’s on 28th 2824 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix ✆✆602-381-1237 giuseppeson28th.com Fresh Italian in a cozy restaurant.

Grateful Spoon Gelato 4410 N. 40th St., Phoenix ✆✆602-955-2448 gratefulspoon.com Hand-crafted, artisan flavors.

The concept of smashing your burger to get it crisp on the outside is a revolutionary thought. One of the best burger spots ever, the multiple locations cropping up everywhere is a testament to taste. The burger’s partner in crime is the fries. Fresh cut, and as gourmet as you like. Options are: Smashfries tossed with rosemary, olive oil and garlic; Sweet Potato Smashfries; and Shoe String. Dipping the Shoe String fries in a Black and White shake is a treat that you’ll simply have to try.

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401 W. Clarendon Ave., Phoenix ✆✆602-274-4774 galloblancocafe.com

Zinburger

HABANERO’S

MEXICAN GRILL

14870 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-991-2997 habaneros.mx/ Authentic Mexican cuisine.

Habit Burger 1817 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe ✆✆480-456-8912 habitburger.com It’s all about the charbroiler.

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Photos: Top — Cask 63 Bottom — SmashBurger

Bourbon Steak

Cask 63 8877 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-922-5666 cask63.com


Barrio Concepts Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza is the name behind Barrio Café on 16th Street. Her Euro-Mexican inspirations have wowed Valley foodies for years. Her latest creations (yes, two) are Barrio Queen Tequileria and Silvana Bistro at the Scottsdale Waterfront. Not to fear, she is not going big time. These “hole-in-the-wall” joints are as authentic as it gets. Food is fast and fantastic.

HAUS MURPHY’S

Islamorada Fish Company

5739 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale ✆✆623-939-2480 hausmurphys.com

1133 N. Dobson Rd., Mesa ✆✆602-606-5500 fishcompany.com

Old-World German.

Calamari, shrimp…and buffalo burgers!

Liberty Market 230 N. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert ✆✆480-892-1900 libertymarket.com Heritage spot for all meals.

Barrio Queen Tequileria Silvana Bistro 7114 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale 480-656-4197 barrioculinaryconcepts.com

MASTRO’S OCEAN CLUB 15045 N. Kierland Blvd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-443-8555 mastrosrestaurants.com Outstanding seafood and steaks.

Litchfield’s HERB BOX 20707 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-289-6180 7134 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale ✆✆480-289-6160 herbboxcatering.com Farm-fresh salads and sandwiches.

Hillside Spot 4740 E. Warner Rd., Phoenix ✆✆602-705-7768 hillsidespot.com Community café and market.

Hillstone 2650 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix ✆✆602-957-9700 hillstone.com Elegantly classic American.

Photo: Barrio Culinary Concepts

House of Tricks 114 E. 7th St.,
Tempe ✆✆480-968-1114 houseoftricks.com One of the Valley’s best patios.

HULA’S MODERN TIKI 4700 N. Central Ave., Phoenix ✆✆602-265-8454 hulasmoderntiki.com Island fusion dishes and drinks.

J. ALEXANDER’S 6186 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-991-2504 jalexanders.com

300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park ✆✆623-935-3811 wigwamarizona.com Seasonal farm-to-table menu.

MASTRO’S STEAKHOUSE 8852 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-585-9500 mastrosrestaurants.com Original famed steaks and seafood.

Contemporary American cuisine.

MAIZIE’S Joe’s Farm Grill 3000 E. Ray Rd., Gilbert ✆✆480-563-4745 joesfarmgrill.com

4750 N. Central Ave., Phoenix ✆✆602-274-2828 maiziescafe.com

Classic American bites done right.

Uptown vibe. Uptown cuisine.

MATADOR RESTAURANT 125 E. Adams St., Phoenix ✆✆602-254-7563 Traditional Mexican favorites.

Mellow Mushroom Kitchen 56 3433 N. 56th St., Phoenix ✆✆480-994-5656 kitchen56.com Neighborhood comfort zone.

LA PIAZZA AL FORNO 5803 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale ✆✆623-847-3301 lapiazzaalforno.com Pizza the way it should be.

Marcellino’s Scottsdale 7114 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale ✆✆480-990-9500 5staritalian.com 200-plus house-made pasta specialties.

M argaritaville 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale ✆✆623-772-0011 margaritavilleglendale.com Caribbean at its sports-bar best.

The Landmark Restaurant 809 W. Main St., Mesa ✆✆480-962-4652 landmarkrestaurant.com Hearty fare and a salad room.

MASTRO’S CITY HALL

740 S. Mill Ave., Tempe ✆✆480-9674355 2490 W. Happy Valley Rd., Phoenix ✆✆623-580-1111 Not your basic pizza joint.

Nick’s 13910 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-314-9445 23417 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-515-0096

6991 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-941-4700 mastrosrestaurants.com

10810 N. Tatum Blvd., Paradise Valley ✆✆602-953-1110 nicks-italian.com

Prime steaks and fresh seafood.

Extensive Italian menu.

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Arcadia Brew New to the Arcadia neighborhood is O.H.S.O. Eatery + nanoBrewery. It is in the old German Sausage Company building on Indian School and is meant to be the latest in the brew-pub craze. Go for the food (for the moment) as they are waiting for approval to brew in-house. But the burgers and flatbreads go well with the more than 36 craft beers, wines and cocktails. Its entertainment makes it the place to be on weekend late nights.

O.H.S.O. Eatery + nanoBrewery 4900 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix 602-955-0352 ohsobrewery.com

Ninfa’s Mexican kitchen

Healthy Eats

20004 N. 67th Ave., Glendale ✆✆623-561-9800 ninfasmexicankitchen.com

Getting out to eat can be the best thing for you.

Upscale Mexican dining.

Green Café

Offering “New American Vegetarian” cuisine, Chef Damon Brasch has With the thought that “food is accomplished his longtime dream to medicine,” at Chakra 4 it is all about create a place that is 100 percent vegan, local, organic and fresh. Soups, salads and entrées that are creative and tasty delicious and so good for the body and are the order of the day. This place goes soul.With influences from many cultures way beyond hummus and creates some and cooking styles, dishes delight and impress with the finest ingredients. From mainstream dishes with vegetarian cheesy, creamy, warm artichoke dips to ingredients. Try the Zucchini Linguini flatbread pizzas and po-boys. Marinara with olive oil-marinated 2240 N. Scottsdale Rd.,Tempe “noodles,” and so much more. 4773 N. 20th St., Phoenix 602-283-1210 • bit.ly/chakra4veg

Pomegranate Café The mother-daughter team who created this hot spot believe that pure ingredients and flavor is the key to getting people (and kids) to eat healthy. They succeed with this quaint and community-inspiring café in Ahwatukee. Well-being begins with what you eat, from fresh juices, smoothies and “house drinks” to soups and salads, bowls, snacks, sandwiches and wraps. Many gluten-free and raw ingredients add to the flavors offered here.

480-941-9003 2022 N. 7th St., Phoenix 602-258-1870 greenvegetarian.com

Woodland’s Vegetarian South Indian Kitchen

Opposite of what one expects of America’s “Southern” foods, southern Indian cuisine is fresh, healthy and very vegan. From four southern states in India comes the cuisine cookin’ at the heart of this establishment’s vegetableand lentil-based dishes, with a few fried items for variety. Dosa, a rice and lentil crêpe, is an option offering many variations, almost like a pizza menu. 4025 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix

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Pita Jungle As mainstream as it gets, this Valleywide, health-conscious eatery has a tremendous following. “The art of eating healthy” is the mantra at this concept. Meant to inspire healthy alternatives with natural ingredients and information to back it up, the menu brings foodies who care about what they eat coming back daily. Online, get nutritional facts and menu ideas based on your personal health needs. Its major following is evidence that Pita Jungle is great for fast and tasty, whether to eat in or order to go. Multiple Valley locations pitajungle.com

Zoës Kitchen Made from scratch at each location, Mediterranean-inspired comfort food is what Zoës is all about. Nothing fried and many gluten-free options make this somewhat fast-food eatery a healthy choice. Zoës means “life” in Greek, which is the company’s directive — living well. Its family-style Dinners for Four options to go are a healthy way to inspire fresh, pure ingredients at home. Multiple Valley locations zoeskitchen.com

NObuo at Teeter House 622 E. Adams St., Phoenix ✆✆602-254-0600 nobuofukuda.com Authentic Japanese cuisine.

Noca 3118 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix ✆✆602-956-6622 restaurantnoca.com House-made pastas, fish and meats.

OCEAN Prime 5455 E. High St., Phoenix ✆✆(480) 347-1313 oceanprimephoenix.com Seafood and steaks.

OPEN BOOK CAFÉ 1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix ✆✆602-262-4636 Inside Burton Barr Library.

Original Burrito Company 4949 E. Elliot Rd., Phoenix ✆✆480-893-3857 burritocompany.com Recipes handed down from grandmother.

PETITE MAISON 7216 E. Shoeman Ln., Scottsdale ✆✆480-991-6887 petitemaisonaz.com Mouth-watering French.

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I am Humbled Opening its fourth location in the Valley at Kierland Village in Scottsdale, Humble Pie is the new American pizzeria that has caught on. Wood-fired pizzas are the house specialty only to be paired with a great wine selection, fresh starters, salads and more. Eat in and experience great service or take out and slice it up at home. Cocktails are also available, so live it up.

Pink Pony Steakhouse

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3831 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-945-6697 pinkponyrestaurant.com

3737 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-945-3353 rnrscottsdale.com

Baseball, cocktails, steaks and chops

Modern American food served all day.

Sunshine Moon Peking Pub 4175 N. Goldwater Blvd, Scottsdale ✆✆480-699-8807 sunshinemoonpekingpub.com Neighborhood Chinese in an urban setting.

PIZZERIA BIANCO 623 E. Adams St., Phoenix ✆✆602-258-8300 pizzeriabianco.com Gourmet thin-crust pizzeria.

Scratch Pastries 7620 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-947-0057 scratchpastries.com Hand-crafted croissants, and meals, too.

POMO PIZZERIA 6166 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-998-1366 pomopizzeria.com Neopolitan pizza at the Borgata.

Fine, creative and authentic sushi.

Seasons 52 2502 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix ✆✆602-840-5252 seasons52.com Menu items max out at 475 calories.

POSTINO CENTRAL

Affordable Thai and Chinese.

Many Valey locations smashburger.com

Great wines and food.

Best burgers and fries.

4949 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale ✆✆480-627-3004 pradolife.com Spanish-inspired offerings.

The Spicery in Our 1895 Home 7141 N. 59th Ave., Glendale ✆✆623-937-6534 1895spicery.com Themed rooms and a brick patio.

Province

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333 N. Central Ave., Phoenix ✆✆602-429-3600 provincerestaurant.com South American tastes.

Spotted Donkey Cantina 8220 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-922-1400 spotteddonkeycantina.com Southwest-Mexican cuisine at its best.

Rancho de Tia Rosa 3129 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa ✆✆480-659-8787 ranchodetiarosa.com Delectable food at a Mexican hideaway.

Tasty Thai 510 W Broadway Rd., Tempe ✆✆480-557-9999 tastythaiaz.com

Smashburger

5144 N. Central Ave., Phoenix ✆✆602-274-5144 postinowinecafe.com

PRADO RESTAURANT

SUSHI ROKU 7277 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-970-2121 sushiroku.com

STOCKYARDS 5009 E. Washington St., Phoenix ✆✆602-273-7378 stockyardssteakhouse.com Arizona’s original steakhouse.

TICOZ RESTO-BAR 5114 N. 7th St., Phoenix ✆✆602-200-0160 ticozofarizona.com

Humble Pie Multiple locations humblepieusa.com

Tryst Café 21050 N Tatum Blvd., Phoenix ✆✆480-585-7978 trystcafe.com Menu emphasizes local and organic.

THE TURF IRISH PUB 705 N. 1st St., Phoenix ✆✆602-296-5043 theturfpub.com Contemporary Irish experience.

Twisted Italian 9940 W. Happy Valley Pkwy., Peoria 623-537-4000 eattwisted.com Classic Italian with a twist.

Urban Grocery Wine Bar 14 E. Pierce St., Phoenix ✆✆602-254-1799 phoenixpublicmarket.com Contemporary American bistro cuisine.

Tacos, burgers and cocktails.

Viet Kitchen Tien Wong Hot Pot 2330 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler ✆✆480-802-2525 thehotpots.com Chinese culinary tradition.

TRUE FOOD KITCHEN 2502 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix ✆✆602-774-3482 1 5191 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-265-4500 foxrc.com

114 W. Adams St., Phoenix ✆✆602-262-5535 0235 N. Cave Creek Rd., 2 Phoenix ✆✆602-788-5535 vietkitchenaz.com Traditional fare with no frills.

Windsor 5223 N. Central Ave., Phoenix ✆✆602-279-1111 windsoraz.com Large patio and high energy bar.

Healthy and natural foods.

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Nightlife

Booze Fest

The night comes alive The Living Room Wine Cafe & Lounge

Beating the Blues

Blue 32 is a high-end sports grill complete with great food, 20 beers on tap and 40 TV screens playing every game a fan could want. Open late so you won’t miss out on winning celebrations. 7293 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-284-5350 blue32sportsgrill.com

Karaoke on the Vine

The Original Grapevine’s patio dining and well-organized karaoke make this place your best option to belt one out seven nights a week. 4013 N. Brown Ave., Scottsdale 480-994-1792 theoriginalgrapevine.com

Wine Lounging

Be a creature of the night in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler and other outlying communities with the upspringing of wine bars, brew pubs and late-night dining. Nightlife in the Valley offers great venues for entertainment. From stand-up comedy at Stand Up Live at CityCenter in Downtown Phoenix to local bands at The Compound Grill in North Scottsdale, there is plenty to do. Dancing the night away is always an option at the clubs in Downtown Phoenix or Old Town Scottsdale. The hubs of nightlife offer Axis/Radius as one among countless clubs within walking distance in the self-proclaimed entertainment district of Old Town Scottsdale. Step out at one of three top dance clubs on Central Avenue near the Light Rail station at Roosevelt and Central. Relax for an after-dinner drink at any number of the hotel and resort bars. The Arizona Biltmore boasts the Wright Bar, a classic venue for enjoying a brandy or cigar on the patio. The Phoenician also has a patio hot spot — the Thirsty Camel — where views of the East Valley are among the highlights of this upscale lobby bar.

Alice COOPER’STOWN

1140 E. Washington St., Phoenix ✆✆602-252-2273 bobbycee.com

Rocker Alice Cooper’s sports bar.

Soul food eatery with jazz lounge.

These Valley hot spots are all about wine and nightlife.

Kazimierz World Wine Bar 7137 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale 480-946-3004 • kazbar.net

The Living Room Wine Cafe & Lounge 2475 W. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler 480-855-2848 livingroomwinebar.com

Olde Towne Glendale Wine and Beer Bar 5745 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale 623-937-9463 otgwinenbeerbar.com 44

BOBBY C’S

101 E. Jackson St., Phoenix ✆✆602-253-7337 alicecooperstown.com

CRUSH LOUNGE 2502 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix ✆✆602-522-2344 christophersaz.com Urban lounge at Biltmore Fashion Park.

AMSTERDAM

COACH WILLIE’S

718 N. Central Ave., Phoenix ✆✆602-258-6122 amsterdambar.com

412 S. 3rd St., Phoenix ✆✆602-254-5272 coachandwillies.com

Gay-friendly martini and patio bar.

Pre-game food and drinks.

AXIS RADIUS

COACH HOUSE

7340 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale ✆✆480-970-1112 axis-radius.com

7011 E. Indian School, Scottsdale ✆✆480-990-3433 coachhousescottsdale.com

Lounge and bar with atmosphere.

Scottsdale’s oldest tavern.

BAR BIANCO

The Compound Grill

609 E. Adams St., Phoenix ✆✆602-528-3699 pizzeriabianco.com

7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix ✆✆480-585-5483 thecompoundgrill.com

Cozy bar in a historic house.

Live music and entertainment.

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Devil’s Martini 4175 N. Goldwater Blvd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-947-7171 10825 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-348-1666 devilsmartini.com Drink, dance and have fun.

DIRTY PRETTY ROCKBAR 7443 East 6th Ave., Scottsdale ✆✆480-970-1222 dirtypretty.com Music, dance and bar.

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Have a Ball Downtown Phoenix’s new hot spot is the Crescent Ballroom. This “mid-sized music venue” is all about entertainment. Free music nightly till 2 a.m., a full-service bar and food that will impress — good times in this historic brick building are booming. Some of the musical acts require a ticket, but there are many free acts that are worth the visit. The food is managed by Chris Bianco and is described as “Mexican-accented road food.” Good crowds, good acts and good food are making Crescent the talk of Downtown.

Four Peaks

Brewing Company 1340 E. 8th St., Tempe ✆✆480-303-9987 fourpeaks.com The famed brewing co.

GEORGE DRAGON 4240 N. Central Ave., Phoenix ✆✆602-241-0018 georgeanddragonpub.ne Authentic English pub.

Ghost Lounge 202 N. Central Ave., Phoenix ✆✆602-253-4121 hotelsancarlos.com Hotel San Carlos lounge.

HIDDEN HOUSE 607 W. Osborn Rd., Phoenix ✆✆602-266-1763 Working-class tavern with DJ nights.

jaCKRABBIT SUPPER CLUB 4280 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-429-4494 jackrabbitaz.com Photo: Crescent Ballroom

Live jazz and burlesque shows.

K azimierz World Wine Bar 7137 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale ✆✆480-946-3004 kazbar.net Great wine and globally inspired food.

Majerle’s Sports Grill 24 N. 2nd St., Phoenix ✆✆602-253-0118 095 W. Chandler Blvd., 3 Chandler ✆✆480-899-7999 majerles.com Popular sports bar.

MARTINI RANCH 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale ✆✆480-970-0500 martiniranchaz.net The Old Town evening destination.

The Mint 7373 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-947-6468 themintaz.com Party in a refurbished bank.

MYSt 7340 E. Shoeman Ln., Scottsdale ✆✆480-970-5000 mystaz.com Luxury and style unparalleled.

PUSSYCAT LOUNGE 4426 N. Saddlebag Trail, Scottsdale ✆✆480-481-3100 pclaz.com Lounge, bar and DJ.

REBAR 901 N. 4th St., Phoenix ✆✆602-795-1792 rebaronfourth.com Rustic contemporary bar.

R evolver Lounge 7316 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale ✆✆480-946-2005 revolverlounge.com Sultry atmosphere and dance club.

THE RHYTHM ROOM 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix ✆✆602-265-4842 rhythmroom.com Blues bar with live touring acts.

THE ROOSEVELT 816 N. 3rd St., Phoenix ✆✆602-254-2561 Intimate wine and beer bar.

ROSE and CROWN 628 E. Adams St., Phoenix ✆✆602-256-0223 theroseandcrownaz.com

Crescent Ballroom 302 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix 602-716-2222 crescentphx.com

Sleepy Dog

Saloon Brewery 1920 E. University Dr., Tempe ✆✆480-967-5476 sleepydogbrewing.com Brew pub for the beer lover.

STONE ROSE LOUNGE 7575 E. Princess Dr., Scottsdale ✆✆480-419-3190 gerberbars.com Indoor / outdoor lounge.

SUEDE EURO-ASIAN RESTAURANT LOUNGE 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale ✆✆480-970-6969 suedeaz.com Where East meets West.

British-style pub.

SUNUP BREWING CO. SANDBAR 10050 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale ✆✆480-998-8845 sandbaraz.com Sand, cervezas and Mexican food.

SEAMUS MCCAFFREY’S 18 W. Monroe St., Phoenix ✆✆602-253-6081 seamusmccaffreys.com Original Irish pub.

SIDE BAR 1514 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix ✆✆602-254-1646 sidebarphoenix.com

322 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix ✆✆602-279-8909 sunupbrewing.com Hand-crafted brewery and restaurant.

Tom’s Tavern 2 N. Central Ave., Phoenix ✆✆602-257-1688 tomstavernphoenix.com Wide variety of traditional tavern fare.

TURF ACCOUNTANT 705 N. 1st St., Phoenix ✆✆602-296-5043 theturfpub.com Irish pub and restaurant.

Sublime cocktails.

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Directory

Make You Are Here your guide to everything Valleywide.

2BU Aveda Salon & Spa 14 Academy of Classical Ballet 20 Actors Theatre 6 Ahwatukee Farmers Market 5 Aiello’s 34 Alice Cooper’stown 44 America’s Taco Shop 34 Amsterdam 44 Anastasia’s Boutiques 14 Antigua Sportswear 14 Apple Tree,The 14 Apricot Lane 14 Arcadia Farms 34 Arizona Biltmore Golf Club 22 Arizona Broadway Theatre 6 Arizona Center 16 Arizona Diamondbacks 2, 13, 47 Arizona Golf Resort 22 Arizona Jewish Theatre Company 6, 10 Arizona Latino Arts & Cultural Center 6 Arizona Opera 6 Arizona Pizza Co. 34 Arizona Renaissance Festival 29, 42 Arizona Science Center 6, 48 Arizona Theatre Company 6 Arrowhead Towne Center 16 Art Detour 7 ASU Art Museum 6 Axis Radius 44 AZ Air Time 20 AZ on the Rocks 20 AZ Wine Tours 17, 20 Azteca Bakeries & Mexican Deli 34, 41 Babette 14 Baby Kountry 14 Bar Bianco 44 Barneys New York 14 Barrio Queen Tequileria 37 Beckett’s Table 34 Bella Notte Ristorante 34 Bentley Gallery 6 Betsey Johnson 14 Big Red Rib & Music Festival 30 Biltmore Fashion Park 16 Biltmore Galleries 6 Binkley’s Restaurant 34 Bliss 34, 40 Blue 32 44 Bluewater Grill 34 Bobby C’s 44 Bonner David Galleries 6 Bounty Hunter 14 Bourbon Steak 36 Burton Barr Library 6 Busy Bodies Planned Play 20 Cactus League 21 Caffe Boa 34 Calvin Charles Gallery 7 Camelback Market at Vincent’s 5 Camelback Ranch 21 Cantina Laredo 35, 43 Capital Grille 35 Carter’s Men’s Clothing 14 Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House 35 Cask 63 36 Castles N’ Coasters 20 Chakra 4 Vegetarian Restaurant 38 Challenger Space Center 7 Chandler Fashion Center 16 Charming Charlie’s 16 Chase Field 20 Chelsea’s Kitchen 35 Cheuvront 35 Children’s Museum of Phoenix 7, 9 Childsplay 7 Cibo 35 Cirque du Soleil 4 Classy Jazzy 14 Coach & Willie’s 35, 43, 44

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Coach House 44 Coldwater Arizona Golf Club 22 Comerica Theatre 7 Compound Grill,The 44 Cork 35 Cottage Garden 14 Coup des Tartes 35 Cowboy Ciao 35 Coyotes Ice Den 21 CrackerJax 22 Crackers & Co. Café 35 Crescent Ballroom 45 Crush 44 Culinary Dropout 35 Cyclo 35 David Yurman 15 Deer Valley Rock Art Center 7 Del E.Webb Center for the Performing Arts 7 Delux 35, 36 Desert Botanical Garden 7 Desert Caballeros Western Museum 7 Desert Canyon Golf Club 22 Desert Outdoor Center 20 Desert Ridge Marketplace 16, 18 Desert Stages Theatre 7 Designer District 15 Devil’s Martini 44 Devoured Phoenix Culinary Classic 6 Dillon’s Restaurant 35 Dirty Pretty Rockbar 44 Downtown Phoenix Ambassadors 17 Drybar 15 Duck and Decanter 35, 43 Durant’s 35 Echo Canyon 20 Eddie’s House 35 El Chorro 35 el Pedregal Carefree Sundays 14 Escada 15 Exposed Gallery 7 Femme de Paris 15 FEZ 35, 41 Firebirds Wood Fired Grill 35 FnB 35 Fogo de Chao 35 Foothills Golf Club 22 Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center 20 Foothills Sk8 Court Plaza 20 Forever 21 15 Four Peaks Brewing Company 45 Frances 4, 15 Frank & Albert’s 36 Free People 15 French Designer Jewelry 15 G by Guess 16 G2 Gallery 7 Gallo Blanco Café 36 Garage Boutique 15 George & Dragon 45 Ghost Lounge 45 Giggle 15 Gilbert Heritage District 14 Giuseppe’s on 28th 36 Glendale Parks and Recreation 20 Glendale Police Museum 7 Glendale Twilight Farmers Market 5 Golfland Sunsplash 21 Goodyear Ballpark 21 Goodyear Skate Park 21 Grateful Spoon Gelato 36 Grayhawk Golf Club 22 Great Arizona Puppet Theatre 7 Green Café 38 H&M 15 Habanero’s Mexican Grill 36 Habit Burger 36 Halo Precision Piercing 15, 17 Haus Murphy’s 37 Heard Museum North 7

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Heard Museum 7 Heidi Boutique 15 Herb Box 37 Herberger Theater 7 Heritage Square 7 Hidden House 45 Hillside Spot 37 Hillstone 37 Hilton Suites Phoenix 26 Historic Downtown Chandler 14 Historic Glendale 14 Hohokam Stadium 21 House of Tricks 37 Hubbard Family Swim School 21 Hula’s Modern Tiki 37 Humble Pie 39 Ice Den 21 Irish Cultural Center 7 Islamorada Fish Company 37 J. Alexander’s 37 Jacadi-Paris 15 Jackrabbit Supper Club 45 Jewelry by Gauthier 15 Joan Cawley Gallery 7 Jobing.com Arena 7 Joe’s Farm Grill 37 Jump Street 21 K1 Speed 21 Kazimierz World Wine Bar 44, 45 Kitchen 56 37 La Piazza al Forno 37 Landmark Restaurant,The 37 Las Sendas Golf Course 22 Lawrence Gallery,The 7 Legacy Gallery 7 Legend at Arrowhead,The 22 Legend Trail Golf Club 22 Liberty Market 37 Lindsay Lou Scottsdale 15 Litchfield Arts & Culinary Fest 6 Litchfield’s 37 Local First Arizona 12 Made Art Boutique 15 Maizie’s 36, 37 Majerle’s Sports Grill 45 Marcellino Ristorante 37 Margaret T. Hance Park 21 Margaritaville 37 Marshall LeKae Gallery 7 Martini Ranch 45 Maryvale Baseball Park 21 Mastro’s City Hall Steakhouse 37, 41 Mastro’s Ocean Club 37, 41 Mastro’s Steakhouse 37, 41 Matador Restaurant 37, 41 May Gallery 8 McDowell Mountain Music Festival 5, 6 Mellow Mushroom 37 Mesa Arts Center 8 Mesa Community Farmers Market 5 Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau 32 Metta Yoga 20 Mint,The 45 Modified Arts 8 Mountain Shadows Golf Club 18 Musical Instrument Museum 8 Myst 45 New To You 15 Nick’s 37 Nike 15 Ninfa’s Mexican Kitchen 38 Nobuo at Teeter House 38 Noca 38 Nordstrom 15 O.H.S.O. Eatery + nanoBrewery 38 Oasis Gymnastics & Sports Center 21 Ocean Prime 38, 40 Octane Raceway 20 Old Town Scottsdale 14

Olde Towne Glendale Wine and Beer Bar 44 Open Book Café 38 Original Burrito Company 38 Original Grapevine,The 44 Orpheum Theatre 8 Ostrich Festival 5 Overland Gallery 8 Park West Mall 16 Paul Scott Gallery 8 Peoria Center for the Performing Arts 8 Peoria Farmers Market and Sunday Art Stroll 5 Peoria Historical Society Museum 8 Peoria Main Library 8 Peoria Recreation 21 Peoria Sports Complex 21 Petite Maison 37 Phoenicia Association 15 Phoenician,The 44 Phoenix Art Museum 8, 11 Phoenix Film Festival 5 Phoenix Fringe Festival 5, 8 Phoenix International Raceway 21 Phoenix Municipal Stadium 21 Phoenix Opera 8 Phoenix Symphony 8 Phoenix Theatre 8 Phoenix Zoo 8, 21 Pink House 16 Pink Pony Steakhouse 39 Pita Jungle 38 Pitaya 16 Pizzeria Bianco 39 Polar Ice 21 Pomegranate Café 38 Pomo Pizzeria 39 Postino Central 39 Prado Restaurant 39 Province 39 Pump It Up 21 Pussycat Lounge 45 Queen Creek Olive Mill 4, 16 Quintero Golf Club 22 Ralph Lauren 16 Rancho de los Caballeros 33 Rancho de Tia Rosa 39 Raven Golf Club at Verrado 22 ReBar 40, 45 Regala 16 Republic of Couture 16 Revolver Lounge 45 Revolver Records 16 Rhythm Room,The 45 Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch 21 RnR 39 Roadrunners Park Farmers Market 5 Roberto Botticelli 16 Rollerplex 21 Rolling Hills Golf Course 22 Roosevelt,The 45 Rose and Crown 45 Rosson House Museum 8, 10 Ruby Boutique 16 Saks Fifth Avenue 16 Salt River Fields at Talking Stick 21 Sandbar 45 Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 8 Scottsdale Culinary Festival 5, 31 Scottsdale Fashion Square 16 Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art 8 Scottsdale Old Town Farmers Market 5 Scottsdale Quarter 16 Scottsdale Silverado Golf Club 22 Scottsdale Stadium 21

Scratch Pastries 39 Seamus McCaffrey’s 45 Season’s 52 39 Shemer Art Museum 8 ShowUp.com 11 Side Bar 45 Silvana Bistro 37 Sleepy Dog Saloon & Brewery 45 Smashburger 36, 39, 43 Smeeks 4, 16 Sonoran Arts League Festival of Fine Art 5 SO-OH !Fashion 16 Spicery in Our 1895 Home,The 39 Sportsmagick 16 Spotlight Youth Theatre 21 Spotted Donkey Cantina 39 Stinkweeds 16 Stockyards 39 Stone Rose Lounge 45 Stuart Weitzman 16 Suede Euro-Asian Restaurant & Lounge 45 Sunday A’Fair 6 Sunshine Moon Peking Pub 39 SunUp Brewing Company 45 Superstition Springs Golf Club 22 Surprise Aquatic Center 21 Surprise BBQ Festival 27 Surprise Stadium 21 Sushi Roku 39 Taliesin West 8 Taste It Tours 35 Tasty Thai 39 TefTee 22 Tempe Diablo Stadium 21 Tempe Marketplace 16, 19 The Living Room Wine Cafe & Lounge 44 The Oink Cafe 34 The Spot 34 Theater Works 8 Thirsty Camel 32 Ticoz Resto-Bar 39 Tien Wong Hot Pot 39 Tom’s Tavern 45 Torch Theatre 8 Tory Burch 16 Trendy Tag Boutique 16 True Food Kitchen 39 Tryst Café 39 Tucson Taco Festival 40 Turf Accountant 45 Turf Irish Pub,The 39 Twisted Italian 39 UltraStar Cinemas 11 University of Phoenix 10 Urban Angels Boutique 16 Urban Grocery & Wine Bar 39 Urban Yoga 16 US Airways Center 21 Valley Golf Center 22 Valley Youth Theatre 8 Verde’ Maison 15 Viet Kitchen 39 West of SoHo 16 Westgate City Center 16 Wilde Meyer Gallery 8 Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium 8, 21, 27 Windsor 39 Woodland’s Vegetarian South Indian Kitchen 38 Xeriscape Botanical Garden 8 Zinburger 36 Zoës Kitchen 38

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