Photo courtesy of Marlen Adams Photography and Tagg Ryan Media Studios.

The weekend is only a day away and that means it’s time for another installment of Free Foto Fridays at the Tagg Ryan Media Studio in Tempe.

All models, actors, musicians, Arizona State University students and everyone else is welcome today from 5 to 9 p.m. for a free professional photo shoot courtesy of photographer Marlen Adams. Choose from a variety of themes and props. Last week the studio brought in celebrities and a Maserati from San Diego, so come see what this week’s photo shoot has in store.

For more information, visit Marlen Adams Photography or Tagg Ryan Media.

Photo by Kara Philp

Call it romantic, call it family fun, but whatever you do save yourself the sunburn by taking advantage of these local attractions once the sun has set thanks to their evening events and summer hours.

Take a sensory adventure and see, hear and feel the desert night. The Desert Botanical Gardens host summer flashlight tours from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays through September 1. This self-paced stroll along the main trail and 10 discovery stations is perfect for dates, families and children of all ages. Please bring your own flashlight. Member and nonmember garden admission rates apply. For more information call (480) 941-1225

Hey there, hot stuff. We all know that looking as good as you do is mostly just your natural beauty, but some things money can buy and the upkeep can get a little pricey. This is why we are pleased to share that Fuchsia Spa in Mesa is offering great summer deals to keep you looking your best on a budget. A one-stop-shop for all your beauty needs, Fuchsia is a full-service day spa that offers a refreshing twist from the norm. In other words, just the place to go to maintain such a flawless look

Custom Airbrush Tanning $17.50

We all know by now that tanning in AZ (or in general) is pretty stupid, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have that bronzed bod you’ve been coveting. Custom airbrush tanning allows you to choose the color you want with no orange streaks and, more importantly, no risk to your health.

Blow Outs $17.50

Fuchsia, being the only blow out bar in the Mesa and Gilbert area, is just the spot to make your hair ‘just been done’ fabulous without injuring your good arm by way of endless round brushing. Lasting up to a week (with the help of a little dry shampoo) blowouts provide extra volume in these dreadful summer days. It’s a great way to get ready for a girl’s night out on the town and not look like a train wreck the morning after.

Fuchsia Facelift Package $90

During July, Fuchsia will be offering its Fuchsia Facelift, that includes a Microdermabrasion, a facial,  a 2 layer eye-lift, and a micro-current in addition to a blow out for just $90.

These are just some of the deals going on, check out the full Fuchsia Service Menu and witness affordability for yourself. Call (480) 813-7465 to book your appointment. Oh, by the way, Fuchsia is the only full-service day spa that offers a membership program for only $59. Yeah, we thought you’d like that.

Fuchsia Spa | 1854 South Val Vista | Mesa, Arizona 85204

Wait, what? Yes, you read correctly. We all know that countless bars, clubs, and restaurants have exclusive Ladies’ Nights where fine females don’t have to pay a cover and get free booze. That’s cool, but where’s the motivation for opposite sex? In a society where gender roles are slowly going the way of the Dodo, Blue Wasabi Sushi and Martini Bar in Scottsdale and Gilbert is starting a revolution.

Starting tonight, Blue Wasabi is introducing the Valley’s first men’s night with ‘Rocks and Rolls,” which features smoking deals on drinks on the rocks and awesome sushi rolls. Clever, no? Sorry ladies, this deal is for the guys only. With names like the ‘Chuck Norris Roll’ and the ‘Fightin’ Irish’ cocktail, these guy-specific items are definitely playing to a certain crowd.

“There’s no shortage of Ladies’ Nights around town, so we thought it was about time the guys had a night of their own — Rocks and Rolls at Blue Wasabi is exactly that,” Jim Moran, owner of Blue Wasabi said. 

The deal gets even better. Every Wednesday the guys will get the chance to win a pair of Arizona Diamondback tickets in a raffle and all you have to do is show up and enter.

“New drinks, the same great Blue Wasabi food on special and for a limited time, the chance to win Diamondbacks tickets,” Moran said. “Wednesdays officially belong to the guys now.”

For your nearest Blue Wasabi location, click here.

Doesn’t it always feel like one of your best friends is about to get married? If you find yourself in the admirable position of Best Man or Maid of Honor, then you know you’ve got a lot on your plate. Planning parties, showers, and preparing your tear-jerking toast can be quite a handful. That’s why the W Scottsdale wants to help you out this summer. 

The W, one of the Valley’s best hotels, will be offering a bachelor/bachelorette party experience when you contract 10 or more rooms per night, any weekend from June to September.

So, what does the W have to offer? Well, you will have the opportunity to stay in the luxurious Wonderful King room for only $149 a night, 20% discount on Bliss Spa services, a 40% discount on bottle service that includes your choice of 10 Crane, Ketel One, Ciroc, Belvedereor Don Julio, unlimited golf for $30 per person at the Phoenician Golf Club.

To make reservations or to find out more info, send your emails to [email protected] or click here.

The W Scottsdale | 7277 East Camelback Road | Scottsdale, Arizona 85251

Work week got you down? If the daily grind is taking its toll on your, you know, “you-ness”, it might just be time to take a little trip somewhere more exotic for your nightly happy hour. Don’t fret, you don’t really have to travel far, just to Downtown Phoenix’s Rum Bar for their new ” A-RUM-a Therapy” punch social hour. Every weekday from 5-7 pm, you can now enjoy $5 rum punch and specially priced (delicious) food to help you relax after a tough day. The ever-changing bowl of punch will always feature the best ingredients, the freshest of fruits and the most carefully made concoctions to quench your thirst and relax your mind (as if owner, Dwayne Allen, would have it any other way). You can also look forward to a new menu of summer cocktails that Arizona’s only everyone’s favorite exclusively rum establishment rolled out just last week. Take a peek here  and be sure to take a little time to stop in Rum Bar or neighboring restaurant, The Breadfruit, to eat some authentic Jamaican cuisine and adopt a more Caribbean state of mind, if only for a little while.

Rum Bar l 108 E Pierce St., Phoenix, AZ 8500 l 602 267 1266 

Looking for an excuse to relax? Now is the time to dive into summer savings by booking a staycation in your own backyard, or by traveling merely one state north or west to enjoy the experience of the some of the finest resorts. When you book your next vacation by June 15, 2012 – you’ll receive hotel and resort savings up to 40% off. Indulge poolside at world class hotels and resorts from The Phoenician Resort & Spa, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, W Scottsdale and more across Arizona, Las Vegas and Palm Springs. The offer ends soon, so mark your calendars for a welcome retreat.

Visit summerhoteldeals.com. Offer ends June 15, 2012.

There’s really no other way around it, if you want a smokin’ hot bod for summer, you’re going to have to put in the work at the gym and in the kitchen. Let The Body Lab help you with at least one of those stipulations with their amazing deal on classes this summer. From May 28th- August 3rd, both new and existing members of the local Pilates studio will be able to get a screaming deal on class packages. You can purchase 10 classes for $180 (usually $225) or 20 classes for $340 (usually $445). The classes expire in 60 days after purchase, which means you will have to get your butt in gear to take full advantage of the offer. With two locations, one in Arcadia and a new location in North Scottsdale, there really is no excuse as to why you can’t get all tone and taut for the season of skin.

With only a few days until Mother’s Day, finding the right way to show her your appreciation can be difficult, especially if you’re on a budget. This Sunday is indeed Mother’s Day and Humble Pie wants to help you and your mom celebrate. On May 13, all Humble Pie locations will be offering all mothers a free pizza. Of course restrictions apply, for instance the deal only caters to dine-in patrons, but who would want to miss out on Humble’s relaxed, friendly atmosphere?

She brought you into this world, the least you can do is take her to a nice restaurant to dine on free, delicious pizza. With four Valley locations, there is definitely one close to you. So grab a bottle of wine, enjoy some pizza and don’t forget to tell your Mom you love her.

For decades, Arizonans have migrated the city of San Diego in the cruelest Summer months like it’s in our DNA. Why? Because out there when the sun shines, it doesn’t melt your skin off and the average temperature is a cool and breezy 70 degrees. There is also the promise of all of San Diego’s popular family attractions, dynamic downtown, historic parks, museums, dining and nightlife. Since this trek has become such a tradition, Starwood Hotels is offering a special rate for Arizona residents now through June 30th. Simply book your stay with at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, The Westin Gaslamp, The US Grant or the W San Diego to take full advantage of rates starting at just $119 per night.  Seems like quite a steal for such a welcome escape.

While we admit a nice pair of nerdy spectacles can be charming from time to time, the aggravation of wearing glasses and contacts every day can really take its toll. Fear not for Southwestern Eye Center is giving away one free lasik surgery to one lucky person who participates in their pretty adorable-sounding Facebook contest. All you have to do is upload a (creative) photo of something you would do (or see) if you had perfect vision. The contest, “I Can See Clearly Now My Glasses Gone”, ends June 4th, so feel your way over to their Facebook page  for all the details and enter for a chance to be frames free.

Instead of watching out for all ladders, black cats and broken mirrors this Friday the 13^th, celebrate your fearlessness with a tattoo! EZ Tattoo definitely is: this Friday, the state-of-the-art Scottsdale shop will offer $13 tattoos (typically the size of a nickel) and buy one, get one for $13 piercings with free standard jewelry from noon to 11 p.m. The shop’s tattoo artists say the $13 marking adequately displays simple initials, small hearts or, if you’re feeling lucky, the number 13.

“It’s a great deal, no matter if you choose the piercing or the tattoo,” said EZ Tattoo owner Myron Larrabee. “Or you can choose both and walk out of our shop with a quality tattoo, two piercings, free jewelry and sea salt aftercare products. You can’t beat that.” For more information or to schedule an appointment, click here or call 480.941.8720.

EZ Tattoo and Body Piercing |909 North Hayden Road |Scottsdale, AZ |

Beginning this month, our favorite local resort, the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa, will celebrate the start of warm weather season with discounted summer rates (we’re talking $99 to $119 per night) for vacationers and stay-cationers alike from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

The resort’s “Thank You” Summer Sale will be available with ilovekierlandresort.com through April 22 and will provide families, singles and couples with relaxing and endless summer fun, from the Family Fun program, which includes activities like Kids in the Kitchen, Digital Kid’s Club, Kierland Kampfires and journeys to the Phoenix Zoo, to the all-ages action at Adventure Water Park, which features a 900-foot lazy river, a 110-foot waterslide, partying at the OK Corral and outside games like chess, limbo, relay races and RC Car Race Tracks. Adults will enjoy the air-conditioned outdoor driving range, top golf instruction by Mike and Sandy LaBauve, or a day at Agave, the Arizona Spa, a wellness-focused retreat with treatments indigenous to Arizona as well as the Far East. When the action-packed (or relaxation-packed) day is finished, guests will be treated to the resort’s Bagpipes at Sunset Series in Dreamweaver’s Canyon Courtyard after a five-star dining event courtesy of deseo, Brittlebrush Bar and Grill or the famous Nellie Cashman’s.

These hot best-available rates are available through April 22. To make reservations, click here or call 480.624.12o2.

Gilbert’s The Spot restaurant will the be the spot (you better believe pun intended) on Saturday, March 31. The Spot want’s to say thank you to the residents of Gilbert for being fans of the upbeat restaurant by inviting you to the Pedal Party. On the 31st, guests are encouraged to bike to the restaurant to enjoy live entertainment from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and will be offering 5 favorite entrees for just $5 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The first 100 Pedal Party guests will also receive a rollback gift of $5 off a future visit and the day keeps getting better. The Spot will also be presenting its new beer and wine menu, offering canned craft beers and selections of wines by the glass or by the bottle, to enjoy.

The Spot | 1493 South Higley Road | Gilbert, Arizona 85296

If the grass always looks greener younger and smoother on the other side, here is why. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) has recently reported that during 2011, 9.2 million cosmetic procedures net more than $10 billion dollars in the United States. The Society, which has been taking statistics since 1997, says the overall number of cosmetic procedures has increased a whopping 197% since the tracking of the statistics first began. The most frequently performed surgical procedure was lipoplasty (liposuction) and the most popular nonsurgical procedure was injections of Botulinum Toxin Type A (including Botox and Dysport). These statistics align with Arizona’s state statistics, and Valley plastic surgeons like Shapiro Plastic Surgery say demand for plastic surgery procedures is on the steady incline thanks to a competitive job market, aging population and more men going under the knife.

If the recession hit you a little harder than that and you’ve got your own frown lines you want smoothed, DeRosa Medical in Scottsdale has got your back…and your forehead, cheek bones and stretch marks. From 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 3, the nationally-recognized experts in women’s health will have a Dysport Happy Hour featuring a buy fifty units of the frown-line-reducing injection and get fifty units free deal. In addition, while those who sign up by March 31 will also get a $50 rebate, the event will not just benefit you and your the look: all proceeds will go to DeRosa’s medical mission trip to Guatemala in the summer of 2012. Space is limited. For more information, click here. To RSVP, call 480.619.4097.

McDowell Mountain Medical Center | 9377 East Bell Road, Ste 361, Scottsdale, AZ | 85260

So this week we’ve been bringing you some of the best events around town to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day today. Well, if you still haven’t decided how celebrate like an Irishman tonight, check out this last minute idea.

True Food Kitchen at the Scottsdale Quarter and Biltmore Fashion Park are offering 50% off select green items. From 3:00-6:00 pm both locations will be offering the deal. How do you get it? Easy, just head to their Facebook page and print off a voucher. The coupon must be presented at either location to receive the discount. A list of some of those featured items after the jump: »READ MORE

For the 12th year in a row, Phoenix based Discount Cab will be continuing its Free Ride Back program. Costing the company $77,500 in free rides per year, the program is designed to keep drunken drivers off the road and out of those dreaded pink undies, courtesy of Sheriff Joe.

To make Free Ride Back that much easier, Discount has just launched its new iPhone app and newly redesigned reloadable gift cards. All of this comes just in time for tomorrow’s green-hued antics aka St. Patrick’s Day, and the remaining Spring Training season.

To take advantage of the Free Ride Back program, simply call 602-200-2000 in Phoenix, or 520-200-2000 in Tucson, and specify if you want a ride and a “Free Ride Back” to your car the next morning. Discount Cab gives you a code, which you give to the driver the next morning for the ride back to your car. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, for one day only, Discount Cab’s new iPhone app can be used not just to get a cab, but to get a Free Ride Back as well.

So make your way to the app store before making your way to the beer garden tomorrow.

Nose Job King of Miami Dr. Michael Salzhauer of Bal Harbour Plastic Surgery Associates wants to make over your schnozzle for free, but only after you’ve earned it. Recently, Dr. Schnoz commissioned Jewish punk rock band The Groggers to write a love ballad for nose jobs called “Jewcan Sam (A Nose Job Love Song).” In exchange, the band’s lead singer received a nose job. How does this apply to your sniffer, you ask? With the doc’s new contest, of course. Contestants interested in getting a nose job must make an original video about needing the procedure to The Groggers’ jingle and put it on YouTube for the world to see. Bravado is rewarded, so don’t be shy: the contestant who gets the most views will win a free Rhinoplasty from Dr. Salzhauer, free airfare to Miami and lodging.

“I wanted to create something no other plastic surgeon has done before. Rhinoplasty is my favorite and most desired procedure. I found a way to incorporate my work into a fun and creative way to attract more patients,” Dr. Salzhauer explains.

Contestants must be between the ages of 15-65; patients under 18 years of age require parental consent. All videos must be submitted by June 15, 2012. Winners are legally required to meet the medical, aesthetic and psychological criteria.

For more information, email [email protected] or click here.

It’s no secret that we love anything from Ted Baker, and while we’re not as sure about baseball, we rejoice that Ted Baker loves spring training. Where does the city-chic retailer and America’s favorite pastime come together, you ask? At the Scottsdale location of the store, to be exact, where Ted Baker will celebrate Spring Training this month with a giveaway. Between now and April 4, baseball fans and shoppers alike can enter to win a $500 Ted Baker Shopping Spree by showing any ticket stub from a 2012 Spring Training game. The winner will be chosen the week of April 9th.

What to do when the last inning stretches at Scottsdale Stadium? Take me out after the ballgame to Distrito’s patio for cheap eats and drinks during Spring Training in Scottsdale, even a free Carnitas taco with your ticket stub. Featuring $5 March Happy Hour and $3 Beers, every day through March from 3:00 – 7:00 pm. And bring the entire lawn-loving gang in for The Sweet Spot Margarita Bowl, serves 6, for $30. Happy hour on Distrito’s patio is a happy hour home run!

Distrito at The Saguaro | 4000 Drinkwater Boulevard | Scottsdale, AZ | 480-970-4444

Every four years some people have the rare privilege of being born on February 29. So for those of you who are going to be celebrating your legitimate birthday on 29th Mane Attraction Salon on Camelback wants to make sure you celebrate looking great. How are they going to do this? Every leap-year baby will eligible for a free haircut on the 29th! Having your birthday come every four years is an extravagant event and Mane Attraction is going to help.

The salon is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and stylists will be on a first come, first serve basis. Unfortunately specific stylists can not be requested, but that’s okay, it’s free! All you have to do is show a valid ID with your birthday on it and you’ll be golden.

Mane Attraction Salon | 3156 East Camelback Road | Phoenix, Arizona 85016 

So not only do we love to eat at DLT, but we certainly love free food and we just might propose to Thirsty Lion Pub and Grill. Thirsty Lion just opened at Tempe Marketplace, and they’re kicking it off right. Starting this Sunday, February 26, Thirsty Lion will be offering free pizza through March 3. That’s right, free pizza. All you have to do is “like” their Facebook page (easy enough right?) and then print the free pizza graphic or show it on your smart phone for the free pizza, one offer per table and per guest. Check the Facebook page for a few info and restrictions.

Thirsty Lion | 2000 East Rio Salado Parkway | Tempe, Arizona 85281

If you’re anywhere near Tempe on February 26 you need to check out Luck Break Billiards Bar and Grill. Why? Free burgers, that’s why. Lucky Break just announced your chance to to sample delicious half-pound burgers absolutely free of charge from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 26.

The goal is to giveaway one thousand burgers so no matter where you that Sunday, stop over and get lucky at Lucky Break for a free burger and a cool place to hang out. We’ll see you there.

Lucky Break | 1807 East Baseline Road | Tempe, Arizona 85283 

Calling all bargain hunters! The Junior League of Phoenix will celebrate their 75^th Annual Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. 12 p.m for $5 admission and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 25. With proceeds benefitting the community organizations like Kids in the Kitchen and ROCKETS (Raising Our Children’s Knowledge by Educating Through Science), shoppers will be able to hunt through gently-used or like-new items, including baby items, furniture, clothing, toys, art, collectibles, jewelry, electronics, sporting goods, designer handbags, house wares, home office supplies, store closeouts and much more. Not an early riser? You’re in luck: at 1 p.m., all items will be slashed 50% off.

Have plans that Saturday or just want to get a head start? Kick off your experience early at the Rummage Pre-Party from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, February 24. The pre-party provides an exclusive opportunity to shop the rummage sale before the general public while enjoying a catered meal, silent auction, and fun. Tickets are limited and available here.

In addition to the rummage sale, JLP will once again partner with the Phoenix Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to provide free mammograms at the rummage sale site to the first 40 uninsured and underinsured women who qualify. The mammograms, which begin at 8 a.m., will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Admission to the sale is $5; parking is $10.For more information, click here.

The Junior League of Phoenix, Inc. is an organization of over 1,300 women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the Valley of the Sun through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Currently in their 77th year, JLP has invested millions in the community and contributes over 100,000 volunteer hours annually. Current league projects include a focus on improving early childhood education in the Metro Phoenix community.

JLP Rummage Sale | AZ State Fair | 1826 W. McDowell Road | Phoenix, AZ

Make the most of your Leap Year – it won’t be around for another four years! This February 29 –which is the last Sunday on which the Leap Day will fall till 2032 – Spa & Salon Lamar in Scottsdale is celebrating the occasion with $29 spa service deal: book any spa service at the regular price and get a second of equal or lesser value for $29. Services include all day use of the steam room, sauna, pool, whirlpool robes, towels and lockers and any treatment from an 85-minute massage to an 85-minute facial to highlights and a pedicure – with the second service costing you less than $30. What better way to commemorate the day that barely exists than with a little relaxing indulgence?

For info, click here.

Spa & Salon Lamar | 5115 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale AZ | 85250