Alright, the rush of Super Wu Sunday is over. Now, we’re moving onto Super Bowl Sunday without a plan, but with an adorable new Jason Wu for Target dress. Here’s a quick roundup of what’s going on around town and from the internet to make this big game day Super despite a game plan:

1. Drop in to any of AZ Central’s “21 Places to Enjoy the Super Bowl in Greater Phoenix.”

2. Check Gawker’s “The Non-Sports Fan’s Guide to Maybe Enjoying the Super Bowl” for hilarious tips.

3. Review DLT’s guide to “Homegating” for the Super Bowl.

4. Luckily, there’s not enough time for any of theses ridiculous “Super Bowl Funny” recipes.

5. What would the Super Bowl be without chicken wings, guacamole and beer? Check the Food Network’s guide for Super Bowl Recipes.

6. Join the “Pabst It To Me” Party at the Crescent Ballroom. The party starts at 3:00 p.m. More info here.

7. Taste each team with Zinburger’s “Super Burger Bowl” specialty burger recipes through today.

8. Stay home, whip up a batch of this amazing Beer and Cheese Dip and watch the game at home in peace. Recipe courtesy of Chef Gregory Wiener from Top of the Rock at the Buttes Resort:

Ingredients:
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 small onion minced
Hot sauce (like Tabasco Chipotle) to taste
1 clove minced garlic
1 beer (preferably an IPA)
¼ cup diced canned green chilies

Method:
Combine all ingredients except the beer and stir or use food processor to get an even texture.
Add enough beer to get desired consistency (flat beer works best).
Chill and serve with crackers and vegetables.

Image via Fox News

Coming back to the Valley Feb. 11, is the Spartan Race Challenge taking place at Rawhide in Chandler. Thousands of mud-covered participants will dart from one obstacle to the next, throwing spears and jumping fire. Forget Ironman, this is the true test of strength and endurance.

Taking place near the Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino in Chandler, the obstacle course challenges individual’s resilience, strength, stamina, quick decision making skills, and ability to laugh in the face of adversity, while we watch from the sidelines.

This eight mile, 20 obstacle course race has gained National attention and has grown in popularity as it travels to a new state every 2-3 weeks and challenges people who train, prepare, and live for these obstacle races. The top three male and female competitors at the race will qualify for free entry into the Spartan Death Race. Is this madness? No, this is SPARTA.

For registration fees click here.

Sirrine Studio, a Gilbert-based private yoga and massage Studio by yogi Teresa Porter, is hosting a Partner’s Yoga Retreat on Saturday, February 4 at JAM in Scottsdale. Teresa will be teaching how together, you and your partner can help deepen each other’s yoga practice by working on areas of balance, flexibility, and strength together. Also, the class will demonstrate pressure and trigger points, helping your partner achieve deeper relaxation. Bring your partner, significant other, or just a friend! The class is $15 per person, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Register for the class by calling JAM at 480-522-5410.

Though based in Gilbert, Sirrine Studio hosts special and affordable yoga retreats around the Valley, incorporating hiking, friendship and more to monthly retreats. Additionally, Teresa offers the amazing Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy (AOBT), a barefoot massage technique using deep strokes from the therapists’ feet. It is a western version of an ancient form of bodywork, with roots dating back thousands of years from cultures across Asia, India, Africa and the Pacific Rim. If you’re looking for the deepest, most relaxing massage on the planet, try this specialized modality.

Like the Sirrine Studio Facebook page here to see more info on past retreats, classes and more services. To make an appointment for a private yoga, pilates or massage, call Teresa direct at 480-510-1203. The next specialty retreat for individuals is February 11 and I can personally say, it will be AWESOME! Contact Teresa here to sign up for the Sirrine Studio newsletter to get more info on the event and more.

JAM Scottsdale | 6938 E. 1st Street | Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Trampolines are no longer just for kids. In fact, they present a workout opportunity that just might actually be fun. No need to kick your kids off the one in the backyard, however: AZ Air Time Indoor Trampoline Park has it set for you. The Park – which has a 5,000 sq-ft indoor trampoline, the state’s largest foam pit, two dodgeball courts, basketball courts and kids’ bounce houses – has teamed up with personal trainer Suzy Stenehjem of Strollerstrides to create Body Back Boot Camp, a full-body workout clinic for women of all ages and all activity levels. With just two classes a week for two months, the Camp will include high intensity interval workouts with both before and after fitness assessments, a diet program, motivational coaching and support. Plus, for a small fee, supervised playtime for your kids will be available on the kid’s trampoline equipment.

The Boot Camp starts at 9:30 a.m. February 1 at AZ Air Time. Cost is $300, which includes the two workouts a week, a meal plan and food journal and a before and after assessment, or $80 month for the workouts only.

To sign up email suzy@strollerstrides.net or call Suzy at 800-917-4561. For info, click here.

AZ Air Time Indoor Trampoline Park | 13802 North Scottsdale Road Suite 145 | Scottsdale, AZ | 85254

This year’s P.F. Changs Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon offers runners a new, scenic route. As usual, Tempe hosts the half marathon starting on Mill Avenue and Third Street. New to this year, the full marathon will start at CityScape, Washington Street and Central Avenue, in downtown Phoenix, with full marathoners and half-marathoners meeting up at the finish line in Tempe at Packard Drive between ASU’s Sun Devil and Sun Angel Stadiums. To see the new route click here. The marathon begins at 7:30 sharp Sunday, January 15. Festivities along the route include live bands and cheerleaders along every mile of the scenic city course, charity teams, finish line festival and headline concert featuring The B-52s. Love Shack baby! Yeah!

To kick off the festivities, CityScape is hosting a runners kick-off party tonight, Friday, January 13 with continuous live music including Fitz & The Tantrums starting at 5:00 p.m. For ticket info, click here.

Saturday, the kiddos will take to the track with the Arizona Kids Rock one mild fun run for kids ages K-6. Every child will win a t-shirt, goodie bag and medal for participating. For more information, click here.

Whether you are a Rock-n-Roller or a Rock-n-Watcher, Finish Line Festival at Packard Drive will host the following from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.:

8:30 am – 10:30 am: Opening Act – Shallow Water
10:45 am – 11:00 am: Awards Ceremony
11:00 am – 12:30 pm: The B-52s (headliner)
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Closing Act – Shallow Water

Where not to drive this Sunday? Check the list of road closure info after the jump:

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You can bring your game face and your sponge finger, but you can’t bring the following to tonight’s Fiesta Bowl kicking off at 6:30 p.m. at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. AZ Central reports, “Certain items won’t be allowed in the stadium. They include weapons, folding chairs, beach balls, umbrellas, video cameras, food, cameras with detachable lenses, bottles and cans.”

The ultimate “do” of the Fiesta Bowl starts at 12:30 today for the Pre-Game tailgate at the Stadium’s North Orange Lot. Visit Phoenix reports admission to the tailgate is $20 and includes “Activities such as pep rallies, performances by the university marching bands and cheerleaders, jumbotrons to watch team highlights, interactive games, and food and beverage booths all help fans prepare for the big game. Keep your ticket to enjoy a free tailgate-inspired meal which is included in your admission.” Join the party from 12:30 – 5:30 p.m. today.

Staying home for the game? Maybe mix up a batch of DLT’s favorite Artichoke Dip. Or, check out my favorite, super quick party recipe for Tuzzi Dip:

Ingredients:
2 package cream cheese
1 pound hot sausage
1 can of dices tomatoes with green chili (I prefer Rotel)

Preparation:
Brown sausage in skillet.
Heat tomatoes in saucepan and add cream cheese. Stir to melt together. When melted, add sausage.
Serve with tortilla chips or slices of baguette bread.

Wanna skip the dishes and watch the game out? Here’s our top 3 picks for places to watch tonight’s game:

Zipps Sports Cafe – With 8 locations in the Valley to serve. Check locations here.

Four Peaks Brewery in Tempe – If the game stinks, at least your beer won’t. Click here for location.

The Herb Box – The best place to take your lady for the game. Click here for the location near you.

Foam finger image via Gimmees.

Donate a pint of blood to the United Blood Services and receive a general admission pass to the Waste Management Open. Donors of all types are welcome, with the greatest demand for type O-negative needed. Call 877-827-4376 or click here for more information on where to give.

The Waste Management Open was recently awarded the “Best Title Sponsor Integration” award from the PGA for their efforts to promote their core message “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover” throughout the event. And this year, don’t leave those cell phones at home. For the first time in history, the Waste Management Open will allow cell-phones and PDA’s.

For more information about the Waste Management Open, click here.

Hey, give this guy a raise. Former Philly’s Quarterback, now Arizona Cardinals’ player Kevin Kolb rants to a Philadelphia radio station yesterday that he may have helped our birds win this past weekend by calling out a bunch of plays that the Eagles’ were about to run. Seems, the Eagles’ haven’t changed up their signals and plays since Kolb’s departure, helping Kolb guide players to victory with his sideline sneaks.

“It was funny, as they were lining up for the plays, I’d go ‘Hold on, they’re gonna do this.’ And you don’t know if they changed things up or what… but the ones that I was for sure on, I was letting it ring, and I think I helped us out maybe just a little bit here and there,” he told Philly.com. Whatever, however, we’ll take the win.

Read more on how our Quarterback sneaked us a win by clicking here.

Image via Exposay

Been feeling like a butterball? Looking for a way to avoid a few post-pumkin’ pie pounds and/or your in-laws this Thanksgiving? Enter the First 3rd Annual Sedona Turkey Trot, November 24th. The scenic 5K run starts and ends at Posse Grounds Park in Sedona, Arizona, Thanksgiving Day from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Technically, you could still make it back to the Valley for stuffing, toasty Brown’N'Serve dinner rolls and a good ol’ family fight, but kickin’ it in Sedona Thanksgiving weekend, even the exercise part, sounds like a winner to us

Looking for more of a challenge? Opt to trot the “Iron Turkey” way by carrying a frozen or thawed turkey the entire distance of the race.

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Slices are never fun on the links, but you won’t mind slicing into a juicy Morton’s steak after this golf tournament.

The annual Morton’s Golf Classic will be held Friday, November 4 at the TPC Scottsdale, with proceeds from the event benefitting the Phoenix-based non-profit, Ryan House. The event begins with a catered breakfast before the 8:00 a.m. shotgun, followed by a day of putts and pars at one of Scottsdale’s finest courses.

Tickets to the PGA Tour’s Official Steakhouse event are $250 per player and include green fees, golf cart, breakfast, beverage tickets, awards reception and luncheon. Reservations will be accepted until November 2, and can be made by calling Morton’s The Steakhouse in Scottsdale at (480) 951-4440 or purchase tickets online here.

Image via World Golf

Only in Scottsdale…Teens and tweens are now hittin’ the club scene with the opening of “Club AT” Nightclub at AZ Air Time Trampoline Park. Drop your teen-aged tot, ages 12 and up, every Friday and Saturday night at Scottsdale’s newest late night hot spot. DJ Larry Love spins the hottest hits when the club starts thumpin’ at 9:00 p.m. each evening, with clubbers partaking in dodgeball, foam pits, dancing contests and jumping on the 5,000 square foot main tramp. The supervised nighttime play “for parents looking for a safe place for their kids and teens to hang out in the evening” starts at 9:00 p.m. and ends at midnight. $5 cover and $7 per hour to jump. Call (480) 427-2000 for more information.

AZ Air Time | 13802 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 145 | Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Sports icon and entrepreneur Jerry Colangelo announces partnership today with Grand Canyon University to relaunch the Colangelo School of Sports Business in Phoenix. Leading with the Colangelo Guest Lecture Series that will bring top leaders from pro sports, college athletic departments and leading sports companies to the campus, the programs at the school will emphasize sports entrepreneurship and ethics.

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Though the NBA is in a lockout and players like Steve Nash are kicking around soccer balls instead of shooting game-winning free throws, the Phoenix Suns organization is holding court with a line up of community activities as the drama gets hashed out and the Suns recruit a new CEO.

Wednesday, September 14th, meet the Suns’ Dancers as they unveil their new 2011-12 uniforms at a free event from 6 – 8 p.m. Win raffle prizes and purchase the new 11-game ticket plan.

Friday, September 16, the Suns’ Operation Orange initiative will be rolling into USA Skateland in Chandler. From 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., anyone wearing orange will get free admission and can roll around the rink and participate in family-friendly games with the Gorilla, Suns Dancers, Solar Squad and of course, our favorite ex-player-turned-emcee, Cedric Ceballos.

Do you have mad trampoline and acrobatic skills (like us) that you’ve just been dying to show off (again, like us)? It’s time to put those hours spent perfecting your back flip in the backyard to good use. Audition for the high-flying Verve Sol Patrol team, on Saturday, September 17th at 10 a.m. at US Airways Center to join the “Sol” train if when the season resumes.

For more information on these and other events, click here.

Have you always dreamt of entering the raucous arena of the (in)famous 16th hole at the Waste Management Phoenix Open and having 20,000 inebriated fans chanting your name? Have you fantasized about walking up the 18th fairway on your way toward victory and the fame and riches that come with?

Well, keep dreaming. But you can enter a new and exclusive event this January that will get you close to those fantasies.

This January will see the inaugural Waste Management Scottsdale Open, allowing weekend warriors a chance to play the best, before the best come to town. This exclusive event plays over three days, two weeks before the pros come to town, at some of the most celebrated courses in Scottsdale, with the final round being contested at TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium course under the same challenging conditions the pros will play.

The event will be a 2-man amateur team competition with trophies and bragging rights going to the top three teams. The $1,700 entry fee gets both players three tournament rounds, full use of practice facilities on day of play, golf carts for each round, TPC-Forecaddie during Round 3 (one per foursome), welcome reception pairings-party, a tournament gift package, entry in the Infiniti of Scottsdale hole-in-one car competition and the tournament awards ceremony following completion of play.

The event is only open to the first 50 2-man teams, so grab a partner, hit the range and get your A-game ready for this exclusive event. Register here.

Shoot around with our Phoenix Suns tonight at the US Airways Center. Learn some smooth court moves from Dan Majerle from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., before competing in the 3-point contest, skills competition and family-fun shootout from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Special appearances by the Suns Dancers and our favorite, the Verve Sol Patrol. Sorry, you won’t get to trampo-dunk like your favorite Sol Patrolers. But feel free to shout “Shazaaam!” at will.

Dedicate your next round, of golf that is, to your fellow patriot family member or friend. The Wigwam Golf Course is renaming its historic Blue and Red courses, The Patriot and The Heritage, to honor our military leaders from August 29th through September 21st.  Golfers will have the opportunity to name, honor and put for their favorite Patriot on a unique clubhouse display at the Litchfield course. To book your tee time, call 800-909-4224.

This Paul Budnitz bike is heavy on style, light on weight. With the frame weighing in at just over three pounds, this titanium light rider is fast gliding wonder.

As Arizona State University returns to class today, you know what that means… Time for tailgates and football! This year, Sun Devil Football is “back in black” with their new uniforms and ready to take on the season. Saturday, August 20th beginning at 9:00 a.m., the team will take on UCLA at Sun Devil Stadium for their first scrimmage. Admission and parking is free and the team with be signing autographs for fans. Check out the official 2011 Season commercial to get pumped for the season.

One of our favorite yoga studios, At One’s Phoenix location, has rolled up their mats for the last time. So where are yogi and yogini refugees headed to get their zen on? Whether you like it hot or to flow slow, here’s a few studios to practice your next downward-facing dog:

1. At One / LifePower – Pima Crossing
Still serving their modern approach to yoga, “integrating fashion, music and pop culture” at their location in Scottsdale.
8642 E. Shea Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
602-954-9642

2. Metta Yoga
Metta offers classes at their Arcadia location and at The Phoenician resort.
3742 E. Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018
602-522-0662

3. Sumits Yoga – Biltmore Studio
Hot yoga, cool vibe.
2107 E. Camelback Road, Ste. A-28D
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-374-3055

Image via At One Yoga

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Get your party pants on, Arizona, because MLB All-Star Week is up to bat. While all the big names in baseball work on their batting averages for the super-game, you can work on where to go see the heavy hitters in action with our All-Star Round-Up.

Official Events

Start the weekend off with the MLB All-Star FanFest at Phoenix Convention Center. The event goes from the 8th until the 12th, but you can get your tickets now $5 off the regular price. Meet your favorite players and mingle with thousands of fans at this family friendly event.

Taco Bell All-Star Sunday at Chase Field featuring the Legends and Celebrity Soft Ball Game and the XM All-Star Futures game. This is a great way to check out baseball’s biggest names playing with some of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities.

State Farm Home Run Derby at Chase Field. Another long standing tradition for the All-Star weekend and now it’s just a light rail ride away.

MLB All-Star Game at Chase Field is quite literally the main event. Don’t miss history happening in your own backyard. And if you can’t afford to go to the game, head to downtown Phoenix and check out one of the many surrounding sports bars to get a pice of the action. It all starts at 8 pm.

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As the 2011 MLB All-Star festivities roll into town, so do event souvenirs.  Like recent past World Series games, and select MLB team throwback tees, the brand (and restaurant) Tommy Bahama has released a limited edition 2011 All-Star Game shirt. Priced at $158, this t-shirt, complete with a Southwestern stylized logo, is the perfect choice for those fashionably sporty baseball fans.

Get your party pants on, Arizona, because MLB All-Star Week is up to bat. While all the big names in baseball work on their batting averages for the super-game, you can work on where to go see the heavy hitters in action with our All-Star Round-Up.

Official Events

Start the weekend off with the MLB All-Star FanFest at Phoenix Convention Center. The event goes from the 8th until the 12th, but you can get your tickets now $5 off the regular price. Meet your favorite players and mingle with thousands of fans at this family friendly event.

Taco Bell All-Star Sunday at Chase Field featuring the Legends and Celebrity Soft Ball Game and the XM All-Star Futures game. This is a great way to check out baseball’s biggest names playing with some of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities.

State Farm Home Run Derby at Chase Field. Another long standing tradition for the All-Star weekend and now it’s just a light rail ride away.

MLB All-Star Game at Chase Field is quite literally the main event. Don’t miss history happening in your own backyard. And if you can’t afford to go to the game, head to downtown Phoenix and check out one of the many surrounding sports bars to get a pice of the action. It all starts at 8 pm.

Check out our picks on where to eat and what to do when the sun goes down after the jump.  »READ MORE

Phoenix Suns guard, Steve Nash, is combining NBA stars with soccer’s best for an innovative 8 on 8 soccer match. The urban field duel, put on by the Steve Nash Foundation will continue to accomplish the foundation’s goal of assisting under served children in their health, personal development, education and enjoyment of life. Proceeds from the Showdown in Chinatown 2011 will go to Educare Arizona, bringing the best practices in early learning to at-risk children. Now time to name drop. Steve Nash, Thierry Henry, Claudio Reyna, Tony Parker, and Baron Davis are just a few of the athletic stars that will take part in this free-to-the-public event in the city of New York on June 22 at 6 p.m. This benefiting showdown promises thrilling entertainment to all sports fan all while giving back to the children of Arizona.

Attention all future brides and unsuspecting grooms to be, are you looking to get hitched? Specifically, on a diamond. Like, a really big diamond. Get ready to score a home run with the 2011 All-Star FanFest Wedding Giveaway. As part of the 82nd MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 12th at Chase Field, this is the last thing we ever expected out of the Midsummer Classic but hey, the heat makes people do crazy things, right?

A quick glance at the wedding package reveals that all your bases are covered. Rings from Molina Fine Jewelers (definitely an upgrade from the Cracker Jack box), say “yes” to a dress by Uptown Bridal, round trip airfare, hotel stay, and a full reception for 50, including beverages provided by ballpark favorite Budweiser, and a cake by locally loved Julia Baker Confections. With the winning couple to be selected by a panel which includes TV’s finest love gurus: Tom Papa, host of “The Marriage Ref,” David Tutera from “My Fair Wedding” and Jenni Croft Badalato from “The Bachelor,” we’re wondering if this will somehow end up on “Bridezillas.”

So, want to end up on the kiss cam? You have until June 1 to click here and submit a video of you and your beau. Batter up!

The crazy Swiss stuntman known as Jet-Man, rocketed around the Grand Canyon yesterday for some unknown reason.  And while we’re not sure falling out of a helicopter with a jet-pack and a parachute strapped to your back counts as an accomplishment, the video’s still pretty cool. Meanwhile, children of the 80′s will get a kick out of this version set to the music from Top Gun.