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Phoenix things-to-do: November 13-15
FRIDAY
Wedding Singer @ Orpheum
The big screen comedy from Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore is now playing on a stage near you. Check out the stage adaptation this weekend at the Orpheum.
Orpheum Theater
203 W. Adams St.
Phoenix, AZ
November 13, 14, 15
8 p.m.
$27.25 - 60.75
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Phoenix Green Streets Festival @ Roosevelt Row
A neighborhood fair and street festival celebrating and promoting eco-friendly living. Music, food, arts and crafts, and a beer garden from Four Peaks Brewing Co.
Roosevelt Row
Roosevelt between Central Ave. and 7th Street
November 13 & 14
6-10 p.m.
Free
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3rd Annual Downtown Pub Crawl
Check out downtown Phoenix while engaging in a favorite past-time, drinking. The festivities begin on 4th Street between Roosevelt and Garfield, then free trollies will shuttle crawlers to the subsequent locations.
4th Street between Roosevelt and Garfield
9 p.m. – 3:30 a.m.
$15
SATURDAY
In the Yard @ Bunky Boutique
Bunky Boutique and Phx DIY join forces for an outdoor shopping extravaganza with refreshments, giveaways and 20 percent off all Bunky merchandise. So peruse the fashion, jewelry, housewares, art and other unique items created by local artists.
Bunky Boutique
812 N. 3rd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
SUNDAY
Modifest @ Modified Arts
This 3-day event is raising money to support music and arts programs at Teen Central, a space for kids at Burton Barr Library.
Modified Arts
407 E. Roosevelt
Phoenix, Arizona
(602) 462-5516
November 13, 14, 15
7 p.m. Friday, 6 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday
$5 donation each day
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Civic Space Jam @ The Downtown Civic Space
DJs, B-boys and beats combine for a free event downtown. Raffle tickets will be for sale benefitting Fair Trade organizations.
The Downtown Civic Space
424 N Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Fall lunches at The Farm Kitchen
So many reasons to lunch at The Farm Kitchen: It’s local, it’s delicious, you can walk your lunch off around The Farm and the chicken coups, and you can get desserts and cupcakes that look like this.
Read about the Grilled Chicken BLTDA sandwich on my Sandwich blog >>
(Not so) buried treasure
On November 12 from 4 – 8 p.m., local Phoenix businesses are holding a Twitter treasure hunt.
Here’s how to play:
Follow the following local businesses on Twitter to start the fun.
@FrancesSmeeks @GalloBlanco @OliverandAnnie @PostinoWineCafe @lisagwinebar @urbancookies @Maizies @PostinoCentral @hausmodern @stinkweeds @ HulasModern @RedHotRobot
Tune in on November 12 at 4 p.m. for Tweets every hour with clues.
Follow the clues for deals on food shopping, prizes and fun!
Lunching to the Max
What’s Cracking Good — Lunchtime Pho
Maxim’s on 19th Avenue north of Osborn is really nothing to look at. The sign is faded, the concrete has degraded to gravel, but the magic is on the inside.
Actually, inside doesn’t LOOK much better. White tile floor, a bunch of tables with Sriracha and other condiments, and some photos of their dishes. Oh the dishes!
My husband is partial to the Pho Tai, or noodle soup with beef which comes with a heaping plate of herbs, bean sprouts, jalepenos and lime. I love the Vietnamese pancake made with bean sprouts, shrimp and pork. Both of us are crazy about the spring rolls (the friend ones) that come with lettuce and greens to wrap it all up.
Also a bonus, my husband and I usually leave Maxim’s full, with some leftovers and a bill of around $15.
Below is a seafood noodle soup made with rice noodles…
Phoenix Things to do: November 6-8
The weather’s cooling down, and our event calendar is heating up! There are so many things to do this weekend like…
FRIDAY
New Year’s in November @ Sutra Yoga
Join Sutra Yoga in celebrating their new expansion with live music, treats and prizes. If you’re interested in yoga, they’re offering a one-day-only deal of $99 for 2 month unlimited yoga.
Sutra Yoga
2317 N. 7th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
6 – 9 p.m.
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Blissfest Vintage Western Masquerade @ Domestic Bliss
Enjoy dancing, costumes, fashion shows and shopping…all with a vintage western theme. Inspirational blogger, Stephanie Nielson and her husband will be special guests of the evening.
Domestic Bliss
166 W. Main St.
Mesa, AZ
6 – 10 p.m.
$10 donation or free if you’re dressed in western-wear
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Finger Knitting Class @ Frances
Spend Fridays night quenching your creative spirit with a variety of classes at cool-stuff boutique, Frances. First in line, finger knitting.
Frances
10 W. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ
(602) 279-5467
6 – 8 p.m.
$40
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Scottsdale Fashion After Party @ Mondrian Scottsdale
If you like getting dressed up, sipping glamorous cocktails and hanging out with pretty people, but don’t really care about the already-available-in-the-mall fashions, then hit Mondrian’s Red Bar for the Scottsdale Fashion Week after-party sponsored by Phoenix Art Museum’s Arizona Costume Institute’s new younger chapter, ACI Nouveau.
Mondrian Scottsdale
7353 E. Indian School Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ
(480) 308-1100, mondrianscottsdale.com.
10 p.m. – midnight
SATURDAY
Certified Local Fall Festival @ Duck and Decanter
Support local businesses and get a jump-start on your holiday shopping at this local shopping bonanza. Shop Phoenix faves like Frances, Smeeks, La Grande Orange, Urban Cookies, Desert Song Yoga and tons more.
Duck and Decanter
1651 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Located behind the Sports Authority and Copenhagen shopping areas
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Blissfest Market @ Domestic Bliss
Shopping, artists & vintage finds and more.
Domestic Bliss
166 W. Main St.
Mesa, AZ
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Crafty Chica products @ Michael’s
Our favorite local artist has a new set of glittery gear to decorate and inspire. Check out her new line at a participating Michael’s.
SUNDAY
Benefit for Cenpho.tv @ Stinkweeds
Local website Cenpho.tv recently became the victim of theft when their office was burglarized and their filming equipment stolen. Visit Stinkweeds, listen to a host of local bands, and donate a few dollars to help a local resource get back on its feet.
Stinkweeds Records
12 W. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85013
4 p.m.
$3 donation
Farm food
I joined Maya’s Farm CSA and started picking up weekly fresh veggies, herbs, flowers and occasionally eggs at the Downtown farmer’s market.
Each week there’s a different selection, some of which might be on my normal shopping list, some which I’ve never cooked, and some which I’ve never heard of.
So far I’ve had some turnip success, had a radish or two I enjoyed…and many I’ve composted. I’ve gotten peppers, greens, potatoes, and last week picked an herb/vegetable which the woman at the booth claimed tasted great if you “just saute with butter and garlic.”
What doesn’t taste great when sauteed with butter and garlic?
Above is a sample of unused basil that eventually made it to my compost pile, before I realized I could dry it and store it.
I just got the form about joining the CSA for the winter season. I like the challenge…but I’m not sure I like the stress.
Maybe I’ll shop the market for my regulars and get a secret ingredient each week.
Got a month? Write a novel
November is National Novel Writing Month, which means that RIGHT NOW is the perfect time to dust off that novel idea you’ve had lingering in the back of brain, and get cracking.
What do you have to do? First, sign up for the NaNoWriMo site, which will help you monitor your progress and send you encouraging emails throughout the month. Next, start writing!
The goal is to finish at 50,000 word novel by the end of the month. You don’t need me to tell you, but that’s a lot of words.
Kathy Cano-Murillo, also known as Crafty Chica, took the November challenge several years ago. Yeah, she had a couple of non-fiction books under her belt, but fiction was unchartered territory. The result of her write-a-thon became the skeleton of her new book out next year, Waking Up in the Land of Glitter.
Another friend spent 30 days writing and ended the month with a novel “…pretty much about a guy like me.” Okay, maybe not a resounding testimonial, but he is now working on a super-cool sounding screen play. Sometimes it’s just about cleaning the dust out of the proverbial attic.
Phoenix things-to-do: October 30 – November 1
Happy Halloween! Hope you’re all dressing up and ghouling out. Here’s a link to a huge list of Halloween events, haunted houses and more.
FRIDAY
$2 Shrimp Po’ Boys and Cheeseburger Sliders @ District American Kitchen
Celebrate District’s birthday the entire month of October with $2 po’ boys, sliders and draft beer.
District American Kitchen
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel,
320 N. Third St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-817-5400.
3 – 7 p.m.
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Sea Wolf @ Modified Arts
I’ve heard amazing things about these guys live. Go check them out tonight at Modified…which should be a comfortable temperature now that it’s cooling off outside. Can’t guarantee it’s going to smell good, though.
Modified Arts
407 E. Roosevelt
Phoenix, AZ 85004
8 p.m.
$10
SATURDAY
Arizona Wayzgoose Letterpress Celebration @ The Paper Studio
Find letterpress equipment, do a little printing and paper-making, and shop in one of the coolest paper stores in town.
The Paper Studio
520 E. Southern Ave.
Tempe, AZ
(480) 557-5700
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Get your free black taco @ Taco Bell
Visit a Taco Bell near you after dark (between 6 p.m. and midnight) and come away with a free Black Jack Taco while supplies last.
Taco Bell (Find your nearest location)
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1st Annual Mill Avenue Halloween Music Festival @ Madcap Theater
This benefit for St. Mary’s Food Bank features local performers: Sydney Sprague, Courtney Marie Andrews, What Laura Says and more. Bring canned goods or cleaning products and receive a ticket to a raffle.
Madcap Theaters
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free
SUNDAY
Dia De Los Muertos Celebration @ Desert Botanical Garden
Experience interactive alters, dance, storytelling, garden exhibits and Mexican food to learn about and celebrate the Day of the Dead.
Desert Botanical Gardens
1201 N. Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ, 85008
(480) 941-1225
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Price included in admission to garden ($15)
Everything…and we mean EVERYTHING Thanksgiving
While you might be frantically assembling your Halloween costume and making mad dashes to the grocery store for trick-or-treat candy…Martha Stewart is WAY ahead of you. She’s already got her whole Thanksgiving in the bag.
Her new site, Everything Thanksgiving, just launched Monday with menu items, centerpieces and tips for your most beautiful…and time consuming…Thanksgiving EVER!
Even if you’re not turkey crazy, take a looksy at the photos. It’s hard not to get into the giving…or eating spirit.
Phoenix things-to-do: October 23-25
FRIDAY
Waterloo @ The Arizona State Fair
ABBA tribute band, Waterloo, brings everyone’s favorite pop music to life.
Veterans Memorial Coliseum
1826 W. McDowell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ
7 p.m.
$15 for reserved seats. General admission free with fair admission
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When Harry Met Sally @ Biltmore Fashion Park
’80s movies, lovely fall weather, why not? Make sure you show up early and nab a good spot. Two hours is a looooong time if you’re cramped on the ground.
Biltmore Fashion Park
The Northeast corner of 24th Street and Camelback
Phoenix, AZ
7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY
Living with the Sun Tour @ homes around the Valley
Visit homes and buildings around the Valley to see how you can how you can use solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies to lower bills and be more eco-friendly.
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Shake! @ The Rogue
It’s Azcentral.com Reader’s Choice winner, DJ Funkfinger’s last night at the Rogue. Show him off by coming out and dancing your arse off.
Rogue Bar
423 N Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
SUNDAY
Fry’s Free Weekend @ Arizona Science Museum
Visit the planetarium, IMAX theater and view Robots: The Interactive Exhibition….for Free.
Arizona Science Musuem
October 24, 25, 26
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
600 East Washington Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
General admission: FreePhoe
