Friday nights in Phoenix’s ever evolving downtown will be getting just a little sleepier in the upcoming summer months as the popular arts festival known as First Fridays takes a vacation of its own. What will hipsters and up-to-no-good college students do now? »READ MORE

Bottom of the Barrel: Boone’s Farm Blue Hawaiian; Toast to a New Booze Review Series [Phx New Times]

‘Twilight’ Author’s ‘Bree Tanner’ Million-Seller in Less Than a Month [Yahoo]

Former Tennis Star, Jennifer Capriati Recovering From Drug Overdose [MSNBC]

Polo! Fresh off outfitting the U.S. Olympic team at the Winter Olympics, Sir Lauren is back in black red white and blue!

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In celebration of Independents (no, not a typo) Week here in Arizona, grab your 20% off Local First Arizona coupon and head over to Do Me A Favor, purveyors of fine gifts and even finer packaging. »READ MORE

We thought Kristen Stewart’s apathetic acting would seal the fate of Valley-based author, Stephenie Meyer‘s series. We really did. Negative. America still loves pasty-white vampires, codependent, perpetually exhausted-looking females and angst-ridden, Native American were-boys.

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Everybody loves a little R n R. However, if you can’t walk away from work for a week or so (or even turn off your Blackberry for more than a few hours), we have the perfect solution for you. Yes, the Village Health Clubs & Spas is now offering ‘Day-cation’ packages.

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Sprinkles Cupcakes is now offering Vegan Red Velvet Cupcakes, and you’ve got to try them.

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Valley Temps to Stay About 110 This Week [AZ Central]

McDonald’s to Fast Food Industry: You Will be Assimilated [Eater]

Motley Crue Singer Vince Neil Arrested for Drunk Driving [ABC]

Phoenix’s Central Avenue has always served as a microcosm for the Valley itself. Heading north from downtown, this undeniably-urban landscape slowly spreads out and flattens until it fades into an endless suburban sprawl. Lately, however, Central Avenue has also been a testament to the Valley’s real estate crash, lined with half-built condos and abandoned European-style chalets. Which is why we were pleasantly surprised to hear about the resurrection of one of Central Ave’s most ambitious urban-living projects.

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Scottsdale’s only Four-Diamond resort and casino, the Radisson Fort McDowell Resort is a regal mountain hideaway located just minutes from the Valley proper. Even better, they’re offering a SunSational package with room rates starting at $139, including a $75 dining credit, 20-percent off spa services and complimentary membership in Fort McDowell Casino’s Fortune Club.

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Bull on Loose in Phoenix Park [AZ Central]

‘Toy Story 3,’ Sandler Are Hot, Tom Cruise Not [Yahoo]

Google Spurs ‘Horse Boy’ Mystery [MSNBC]

If the clothes make the man, then the accessories surely make the woman. From super-chunky necklaces and oversized onyx rings, to metallic wristlets that would make Grace Jones swoon, presenting our fav outfit toppers. Photography by Martin Betz.