Thursday, February 18, 2016

Want something to do? 2/18/16

Events 

All You Can Eat Fish Fry 
Fri. 02/19, 4pm
Original Breakfast House, Phoenix
The fish fry includes all-you-can-eat flaky and crispy fried fish, French Fries, and coleslaw. 50% of the proceeds go to the Boys and Girls Club. $12.95
more info   map 

CrushBrew Craft Beverage Festival 
Fri. 02/19 & Sat. 02/20, 3pm
Scottsdale Waterfront Trolley Bridge
Hand-crafted beer, boutique wines, hard cider, and distilled spirits will flow at the inaugural CrushBrew Craft Beverage Festival.
more info   map 

Downtown Chandler Art Walk 
Fri. 02/19, 6pm
Downtown Chandler
The Art Walk provides a fun-family atmosphere where you can browse the many different types of art available.
more info   map 

The Producers 
Fri. 02/19 - Sun. 02/21, times vary
Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix
Based on the Academy Award-winning 1968 film of the same name, The Producers is a cast-iron, super-duper mammoth old-time Broadway hit. $35
more info   map 

Back to the 80's - 
The Totally Awesome Musical 
Fri. 02/19 - Sun. 02/21, times vary
Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
Watch as Corey tells the story of the graduating class of 1989 through his eyes, complete with 80's hits. $15
more info   map 

79th Annual Rummage Sale 
Sat. 02/20, 8am
Arizona Exposition & State Fairground, Phoenix
The Rummage Sale is Arizona's Largest Indoor Garage Sale, which provides shoppers with an opportunity to purchase an array of new and gently-used items at deeply discounted prices. $0-$5
more info   map 

Gilbert Folk Festival 
Sat. 02/20, 8am
The Heritage District: Downtown Gilbert
This live music event will feature over 70 live music acts performing on six stages all within walking distance.
more info   map 

DesertFest 2016 
Sat. 02/20, 11am-3pm
Robson Ranch, Eloy
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the inaugural DesertFest featuring an afternoon of great food, music, art, and more.
more info   map 

Grub in the Grove 
Sat. 02/20, 11am-3pm
Queen Creek Olive Mill
Enjoy a wide array of food truck choices while listening to live music.
more info   map 

Hops & Vines Art Festival 
Sat. 02/20, 12pm-9pm
Desert Foothills Park, Phoenix
This fund raising event combines art, wine, craft beer, and culinary creations to celebrate culture and full sensory art experience during heart month. $10
more info   map 

Ceram-A-Rama 2016 
Sat. 02/20, 6:30pm
Ceramics Research Center, Tempe
Ceram-A-Rama 2016 will be an unforgettable night of drinks, appetizers, silent and live auctions, and music at the ASU Art Museum Brickyard. $25-$650
more info   map 

MusicaNova Young Artist Recital 
Sat. 02/20, 4pm
Recital Hall Piano Company, Phoenix
A great weekend of MusicNova music starts with the young virtuosos, cellist Keenan Winkler and pianist Abbie Jin. $10-$15
more info   map 

Taste of Tempe 
Sun. 02/21, 1pm-4pm
Neil G. Gialiano Park, Tempe
Taste of Tempe offers an array of culinary and entertainment experiences for an afternoon of food, music, and celebration. $59-$69
more info   map
 


          
        

               
 
Movies 
 
Home showtimes and ticketsIn Theaters Rated
The Choice     PG-13

The Witch
    
        R
The Revenant        R

New DVD Releases
 
     Rated

      Critics Say
The 33    PG-13      
Steve Jobs    R      
Labyrinth of Lies    NR      
Pro Sports 
 
Phoenix Basketball
  
vs Houston 
02/19 @ 7:30pm
vs San Antonio
02/21
 @ 3:00pm
Arizona Ice Hockey
          
 

vs St. Louis
02/20 
@ 7:00pm
Golf Tour
                      Northern Trust Open 
              02/18-02/21 @ times vary
              Pacific Palisades, CA
              Golf Network
2016 Sprint Cup Series
   
Daytona 500 
02/21 @ 10:00am
Daytona International Speedway
FOX
Schedule
Soccer

   
 
FC Tucson Desert
Diamond Cup
02/20
 @ times vary 
Schedule
College Sports 
 
Arizona Sun Devils

    
 
Women's Basketball 
vs Washington State
02/19
 @ 6:00pm 
vs Washington
02/21
 @ 12:00pm
Baseball 
vs Xavier
02/19-02/21
 @ times vary 
Softball 
Littlewood Classic
02/19-02/21
 @ times vary 
Ice Hockey 
vs Arizona
02/19
 @ 7:30pm
Arizona Wildcats
  
     
Men's Basketball 
next week 
Women's Basketball 
vs Washington
02/19 
@ 7:00pm
vs Washington State
02/21
 @ 1:00pm
 
Baseball 
@ Rice
02/19-02/21
 @ times vary
 
Softball 
Mary Nutter Classic
02/19-02/21
 @ times vary
Local Sports 
 
Golf
     
          
2016 Arizona Short 
Course Classic
 
Augusta Ranch Golf Club
02/20-02/21 @ times vary 
 

ASGA @ Mesa Country Club
02/22
 @ TBD

Weather 
 
 Friday 
 Mostly Cloudy
 82º/59º
Saturday 
Partly Cloudy
86º/50º
Sunday 
Clear
 
        88º/58º
                            

Thursday, February 11, 2016

2/11/16 What to do this weekend have fun!

Events

American Quilt Week 2016
Fri. 02/12, 9am
Phoenix Convention Center
The AQS will features internationally known instructions, magazines, books, live events, contests, workshops, patterns, fabrics, and more. $11-$35
more info   map

Chinese Culture & Cuisine Festival
Fri. 02/12-Sun. 2/14,  times vary
Margaret Hance Park, Phoenix
Enjoy continuous entertainment including the famous dragon and lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, dances, musical performances, history, and more.
more info   map

Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival
Fri. 02/12 - Sun. 02/14, 10am-5pm
Scottsdale Waterfront
More than 100 artisans will line the banks of the Scottsdale Waterfront with the greatest selection of juried fine arts, fine wines, delectable chocolates, and musicians. $3
more info   map

Valentine's Comedy Shows
Fri. 02/12 & Sat. 02/13, times vary
National Comedy Theatre, Phoenix
This competitive comedy show is hilarious and spontaneous, and features fresh and funny games you can only see once a year. $12-$14
more info   map

The Sleeping Beauty - Ballet Arizona
Fri. 02/12 - Sun. 02/14, times vary
Ballet Arizona, Phoenix
A treasured fairy tale full of curses, fairies, and the grandeur of Tchaikovsky performed by the Phoenix Symphony. $25-$159
more info   map

Arizona Renaissance Festival
Sat. 02/13 & Sun. 02/14, 10am-6pm
Arizona Renaissance Festival, Gold Canyon
The Arizona Renaissance Festival is an outdoor event that combines entertainment and shopping reminiscent of what may have been found in a village market. $12-$24
more info   map

Hike With Your pup
Sat. 02/13, 7:30am
Dreamy Draw Park, Phoenix
Join the Puff & Fluff stuff on a hike with your pooch. There will be a moderate level trail, as well as breakfast and coffee.
more info   map

Skyline Craft Show
Sat. 02/13, 8am
Skyline RV Resort, San Tan Valley
Browse the many craft and various items featured on sale.
more info   map

Great Backyard Bird Count
Sat. 02/13 & Sun. 02/14, times vary
Rio Salado Audubon Center, Phoenix
Meet new feathered friends as Audubon Arizona offers low-cost bird walks as part of the Great Backyard Bird Count. Become citizen-scientist for a day while you help the environment. $10
more info   map

Fostering Hope: A Fine Wine Auction
Sat. 02/13, 6pm-10pm
J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC, Scottsdale
Spend an elegant evening bidding on classic, vintage, and modern bottles of wine while raising much need funds for the non-profit Opportunity, Community & Justice for Kids.
more info   map

Parada del Sol Parade &
Trail's End Celebration

Sat. 02/13, 10am-5pm
Scottsdale Road
Following the parade there will be a huge block party including games, pony rides, food and merchandise vendors, and more.
more info   map

Valentine's Day Wine & Chocolate Tasting
Sun. 02/14, 12pm-3pm
My Wine Cellar in Ahwatukee
Enjoy a selection of smaller pours with a shared chocolate and cheese pairing. Plus there will be live music by Aaron Howard. $30
more info   map

West Valley Symphony:
Love in it's Many Forms
Sun. 02/14, 3pm
Valley Vista Performing Arts Center, Surprise
Look at the different kinds of romantic involvement as illustrated with beautiful music.
more info   map



      
     
  Find a Restaurant for Valentine's Day
       
   
              
Movies
 
Home showtimes and tickets
In Theaters
 Rated
Zoolander 2
     PG-13

How to be Single 
    
        R
Deadpool
        R


New DVD Releases
 
     Rated

      Critics Say
MI-5
    NR
      
Crimson Peak
    R
      
Spectre
     PG-13
      

Pro Sports
 
Phoenix Basketball
  
Next Week

Arizona Ice Hockey
          


vs Calgary
02/12 
@ 7:00pm
@ San Jose
02/13
 @ 8:30pm

Golf Tour
        
              AT&T Pebble Beach
              Pro-Am
            
  Pebble Beach, CA
              02/11-02/14 @ times vary
              Golf Network

2016 Sprint Cup Series
   
Sprint Unlimited
02/13 @ 5pm
Daytona International Speedway
FOX
Schedule

Soccer

   
 
Next Week 
Schedule
College Sports
Arizona Sun Devils

    

Men's Basketball 
vs USC
02/12 
@ 6:00pm
vs UCLA
02/14
 @ 6:30pm
Women's Basketball

@ California
02/12
 @ 8:00pm
@ Standford
02/14
 @ 7:00pm
Ice Hockey 
vs Liberty
02/13
 @ 7:30pm
Wrestling 
@ Cal Poly
02/13 
@ 8:30pm
@ CSU Bakersfield
02/14
 @ 3:00pm
Men's Track & Field 
Indoor Iowa State Classic
02/12 & 02/13
 @ all day

Women's Track & Field 
Indoor Iowa State Classic
02/12 & 02/13
 @ all day

Arizona Wildcats
 
     
Men's Basketball 
vs UCLA
02/12
 @ 7:00pm
vs Southern California
02/14
 @ 4:00pm
Women's Basketball 
@ Stanford
02/12 
@ 8:30pm
@ California
02/14
 @ 1:00pm

Track & Field
Don Kirby Invitational
02/12 & 02/13
 @ 6:00pm
Local Sports
 
Senior Golf
   
          

Next Week 


Weather
 
 Friday
 Clear
 88º/49º
Saturday
Clear
88º/50º
Sunday
Partly Cloudy
         84º/49º                  
            

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Happy February!

Thought of the Day:
"People are lonely because they build walls instead of bridges." Joseph F. Newton
Celebrate Valentine's Day with These 4 Heart- Healthy Tips
February is the month of candy
hearts, heart-shaped boxes of
chocolate, and thanks to a
2015 federal initiative,
awareness of the health needs
of that vital organ. American
Heart Month aims to direct
attention to heart disease, the
primary cause of death for
Americans. Despite this alarming statistic, the specter of heart disease has a silver lining: it is often preventable through simple lifestyle modifications. This February, give yourself and your loved ones the gift of better health with these heart-conscious tips:

  1. When cooking, swap salt for spices. Spices enhance the flavor of food without the harmful effects of high sodium intake. Spices such as cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric are particularly beneficial, as they are known to have anti- inflammatory properties. Limit your intake of red meat in favor of leaner meats, fish, and vegetables.
  2. Incorporate exercise throughout the day. Doctors recommend that you engage in activities that get your heart pumping for at least 30 minutes at a time five days per week. It is equally important to punctuate long bouts of sitting with mild physical activity. When at work, standing up from your desk and walking around the office, or swapping your chair in favor of a stand desk, will help you keep heart health a priority even in the midst of a busy day.
  3. Give your heart a break. During sleep, your blood pressure and heart rate decrease, allowing your whole body a chance to restore itself. Being well-rested also supports heart health by helping you manage stress more effectively.
  4. Designate some technology-free time each week. In today's digital age, persistent notifications from email, social media, and the news infiltrate every aspect of daily life and make it difficult to truly destress. By carving out a narrow space in your routine that cannot be penetrated by technology, you may regain some control over the noise and boost your heart health through lower stress and anxiety.
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Patty Fusco
GRI
What\"s Brewing in Real Estate? Fusco Realty
(602)370-4510 patty@pattyfusco.com www.pattyfusco.com

Spice-Rubbed Roasted Salmon with Lemon-Garlic Spinach
Ingredients
l 1/2 teaspoon salt, ground cumin, and ground cariander (each)
l 1/4 teaspoon paprika
l 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
and black pepper (each)
l 1 (2 1/4-pound) skinless salmon
fillet
l 2 cups thinly sliced onion
l 1 teaspoon olive oil
l 2 garlic cloves, minced
l 2 (6-ounce) packages fresh baby
spinach
l 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind l 1/4 teaspoon salt
l 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Directions
l To prepare salmon, combine first 6 ingredients; rub spice mixture evenly over fish.
l Place onion in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Place fish on top of onion; bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
l To prepare spinach, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add garlic to pan; cook 1 minute.
l Add half of spinach; cook for 1 minute, add remaining spinach; cook 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
l Sprinkle spinach mixture with rind and 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir in juice; remove from heat.
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Recipe from myrecipes.com
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Spring into Action to Sell Your Home during the Year's Strongest Real Estate Market
In the world of real estate, spring has a reputation as the busiest time of year for home sales. From families with children that are eager to complete their moves before the start of a new school year to buyers who have waited until the end of the holiday season and colder winter weather to begin their home searches, various factors contribute to spring's status as the year's strongest real estate market. However, along with the higher prices and quicker sales that generally occur at this time of year, sellers and buyers alike face increased competition.
If you are hoping to capitalize on the prospect of a home sale this spring, now is the time to ensure that your property is poised to attract buyers. Here a few strategies to ease the process:
l Consult with your realtor to learn about the market conditions in your specific area. Some "spring" markets begin as early as February, while others do not pick up speed until April or even May. Your agent will be able to advise you on the optimum time to list and will provide you with other information, such as predictions for the strength of the market in your area this season.
l Begin with the right listing price. At any time of the year, it is critical to set an initial listing price that accurately reflects your home's value in the current market. If buyers overlook your home because it carries an overly ambitious price tag, your listing may quickly grow stagnant and be surpassed in favor of the newest inventory on the market.
l List early, when competition is lower. The spring real estate market may quickly become saturated with homes for sale. By listing early in the season or just before it begins, your home will enjoy a greater chance of attracting buyers' attention.
l Give your yard a spring makeover. As the weather warms and the landscape blossoms, buyers will be most drawn to properties that enable them to picture themselves enjoying the outdoors. Facilitate this vision by adorning your property with brightly colored plants and well- maintained, ready-to-use outdoor living spaces.
l Consider obtaining an inspection before a buyer makes an offer or even before listing your home. If an inspection reveals problems with a house, buyers may become alarmed and back out of the sale, causing the seller to lose valuable time on the market. Therefore, it is best to be aware of, and rectify if possible, potential issues before an offer is at stake.
l Spring cleaning takes on a new meaning if you are trying to sell your home at this time of year. Remember that buyers will be deterred by clutter or less-than-spotless conditions. First impressions are key, so getting your home in prime condition early in the process will increase your chances of eliciting an offer.
l Prepare for a quick sale. While there are no guarantees about what the market will be like from year to year, some spring markets have been characterized by dizzyingly rapid sales and even bidding wars. As a seller, you may want to begin packing and planning your move while your home is still on the market.