Yesterday, the 10th season of the Herberger Theater Center‘s Lunch Time Theater kicked off inside this newly-remodeled performance space in Downtown Phoenix. Dedicated to showcasing the works of emerging theater companies, we can’t think of a better way to spend your precious lunch hour than feeding your brain with a 30-45 minute play. Bring your lunch, or order a boxed lunch from Coffea Cafe, and then pre-order your tickets online here for only $6! The first performance to take The Kax Stage this season will be New Carpa Theater‘s production of The Manic Hispanic: On the Air. Deets after the jump! »READ MORE

Help kick off Scottsdale Fashion Week on Friday, November 6 at 2 pm with Janie Bryant, the two-time Emmy Award Winning costume designer from the hit TV series, Mad Men. Time warp to the 1960′s as Bryant hosts a fashion show at Dillard’s inside Scottsdale Fashion Square featuring the latest in Fall trends to go along with her recently published style advice,tip and inspirational book, The Fashion File.  »READ MORE

Calling all Valley foodies, food bloggers and other food lovers who hate to cook. Schedule a reminder into your smart phone, because these three exciting new restaurants are all scheduled to open up this month … »READ MORE

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So this post was supposed to be about the scary-good rates being offered for Halloween at at FireSky Resort & Spa. But then we met Bosco, the resort’s on-site ‘Director of Pet Relations,’ seen here sporting the cowboy attire he’ll be rocking all week long. Smitten, we decided to dig a little deeper to learn about this hairy hospitality guru (he’s even got his own email), who helps make FireSky one tail-waggin’ good time for pet-packing guests. »READ MORE

It’s Halloween Weekend. Finally!!! Throwing a Halloween party? Want to add some spook to your already wicked punch? Our friends at CHOW show us how to make your witches cauldron extra festive by simply using dry-ice.  »READ MORE

Why settle for sprinting walking through a haunted house when you can actually spend the night at one? With Halloween just around the corner, it’s not too late to book a room at one of Arizona’s most historic (and haunted) hotels. As seen on the paranormal TV series “Sightings,” the Jerome Grande Hotel is a former hospital/asylum that’s popular with ghost hunters looking to catch proof of paranormal activity. A little closer to home, the Hotel San Carlos in Downtown Phoenix has been featured on the Travel Channel’s “Weird Travels,” as well as been voted one of America’s Top 10 Haunted Hotels by Horror.com. More about the haunted hotels and a spook-tacular slideshow after the jump!

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So this post was supposed to be about the scary-good rates being offered for Halloween at at FireSky Resort & Spa. But then we met Bosco, the resort’s on-site ‘Director of Pet Relations,’ seen here sporting the cowboy attire he’ll be rocking all week long. Smitten, we decided to dig a little deeper to learn about this hairy hospitality guru (he’s even got his own email), who helps make FireSky one tail-waggin’ good time for pet-packing guests.

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Our favorite urban grocery at Phoenix Public Market is turning one! To celebrate, the market is throwing the Urban Grocery and Wine Bar a birthday party today, October 27, fully loaded with everyone’s favorite part of any B-day party, cake and ice-cream. The market will be celebrating local food, local small-scale agriculture and local artists inside Downtown Phoenix’s first grocery store in 30 years.
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Part retro fashion show, part cocktail party, and 100 percent fab, Valley Vintage-A Fashion Experience is a can’t miss for local fashionistas. Designed from head to toe to create a true 1950s experience, this fashion fête will feature a red-carpet runway show, throwback live entertainment and even retro eats and cocktails. Hosted at Scottsdale’s Mid-Century Modern masterpiece, the Hotel Valley Ho on Friday, October 29, it all kicks off with a 6 pm cocktail reception, followed by a 7:30 pm narrated fashion show featuring Ford/Robert Black Models.

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CityScape, the massive new mixed-use $900M development in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, is throwing itself a partay on November 4-7 to celebrate its Official Grand Opening. Featuring food, fun and concerts, including a performance from national recording artist Macy Gray, did we mention that it’s completely free?

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For the 13th year in a row, Arizona’s Original Scream Park has returned to Scottsdale. Set on the 15 acre field (that usually sits empty 11 months out of the year) just off Loop 101 and Mcdowell Rd., the haunted park was named one of America’s Scariest Halloween Attractions by the Travel Channel (just one reason why we’re gonna wait in the car). Details and your guide to haunted houses around the Valley after the jump! Click if you dare.

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Man does time fly, it’s DIY Friday again! We are here to teach you the things your mother never taught you how to do. This time, a wine glass chandelier that ‘s bound to add instant drama to your home. Very practical for small apartments with little cabinet space, and easy to create. Composed of upside down stem-wear, it is not only meant for chic modern design, but also usability.  »READ MORE

With the Thanksgiving right around the corner, a trip to the grocery store may be the most expensive part of the holiday season. Enter Chandler resident and shopping expert, Laurie Meyers, whose new website is designed to help you save (all year-round) on your grocery and shopping needs. Meyers has been committed to saving savy shoppers money since 1998 when she launched the smart shopping network Coupon Sense. Interested? So were we. We caught up with the “couponer” to get the rundown of the coupon system she estimates saves her an average of $7,000 per year. »READ MORE

Part retro fashion show, part cocktail party, and 100 percent fab, Valley Vintage-A Fashion Experience is a can’t miss for local fashionistas. Designed from head to toe to create a true 1950s experience, this fashion fête will feature a red-carpet runway show, throwback live entertainment and even retro eats and cocktails. Hosted at Scottsdale’s Mid-Century Modern masterpiece, the Hotel Valley Ho on Friday, October 29, it all kicks off with a 6 pm cocktail reception, followed by a 7:30 pm narrated fashion show featuring Ford/Robert Black Models.

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Cirque Dreams, our favorite circus … that sort of resembles our other favorite circus that’s also coming to the Valley … is coming to the Valley early next month. Confused? Well, this might help clear things up. Only one of these touring spectacles is offering locals the the chance to ‘run away and join the circus,’ or at least embarrASS yourself in front of hundreds of oooh-and-awww’ing Arizonians.  »READ MORE

While some fashionistas are blessed with rich husbands and trust funds, others just know how and when to bust out their shopping shoes. This weekend, October 21-24 is one of those times. Calling all shopaholics, Barneys New York is celebrating its one year anniversary after opening their first location in the AZ desert at Scottsdale Fashion Square last October. During the huge Purple Card Promo Sale, for every $250 you spend, you will get a $25 purple gift card. The more you spend the bigger your purple card!

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Fender, the company that launched a million teenage rebels with its iconic line of guitars is helping to create whole new generation of music lovers with its a Fender Band Jam concert series. Now, the company is bringing the music of The Beatles to the Valley with its latest Band Jam, entitled “With a Little Help From My Friends.” Taking the stage this Friday, October 22, at the Compound Grill in Phoenix, the show will also feature Arizona native Casey Lee Smith, a recent high school graduate and winner of The John Lennon Songwriting Contest.

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Like a lot of these wacky ‘national holidays’, we’re pretty sure National Shave Your Beard Day only exists to sell us crap. Then again, if it leads to red-hot deals on cooling skincare products from our pals at Lather, we’re all in. Yes, Lather Skincare at Kierland Commons is offering ’3 ways to save on shave’ with new botanically-infused products for smooth shaving.  »READ MORE

Phoenix’s Desert Botanical Garden is helping bring the autumn feel to the desert as The Great Pumpkin Festival arrives this October 21-24. And bring the kiddies; anyone under 12 can choose their own free pumpkin to take home and decorate. Details after the jump, including another patch where you can actually pluck your pumpkin right off the vine. »READ MORE

With temperatures finally dropping around the Valley, Summer is getting the hint that Fall is the new guy in town. More important, this seasonal switch-up means it’s also time for a hairstyle checkup. Recently named “Best of Phoenix” by Phx Mag and one of InStyle Magazine’s ” Top 25 Salons in the country,” the gurus at Mane Attraction Salon say this season’s hottest locks are inspired by the shimmered, shiny, bold and sparkled fabrics and the menswear trend we’ve been seeing on the runways this season.

According to Mane Attraction co-owner and senior stylist, Kendall Ong, “Pixie Crops are still in, Big hair is finally out … until next season. Hair styles will be sleek and shiny like the gold shimmer dresses established designers Gianfranco Ferre and Dries Van Noten are sending down the runways. Smoothing the front locks and leaving the back locks loose to create a closer profile look will be a big trend. Try a textured chignon or soft braid to achieve this look with long hair.”

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This week’s freak hail and thunderstorms had people all over town scrambling for cover. (Unless of course, you’re this guy.) However, now that the skies have cleared, bargain shoppers are discovering a silver lining. Turns out the golf ball sized hail left hundreds of cars damaged at Bill Luke Chrysler Jeep and Dodge, Chapman Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Mazda and Sanderson Ford Lincoln Mercury in the Phoenix area. Which can only mean one thing for this weekend’s forecast: Hail Sales! »READ MORE

According to our horoscope there’s creative energy in the air today. Spice up your kitchen, without paying a fortune, with one of these DIY modern spice racks. For example, the stainless steel rack pictured right, by Lipper International SOHO, would run you $139 in stores. But our friends at DIYNetwork.com showed us how to create the decorative rack on a budget. »READ MORE

Way back in 1985, a little Texas-style steakhouse opened here in the Valley. Now, some 750,940 (and counting) signature chicken fried steaks later, TEXAZ Grill is set to celebrate 25 years of serving up the Valley’s best rib-sticking food, coldest Shiner Bock beers and kitschy-coolest atmosphere. »READ MORE