http://phoenix.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-17T11:33:50Z Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:33:50 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/20/18-free-things-to-do-in-and-around-phoenix-february-2012-2.htm <p> This week you can watch republicans, be soothed by a flute, get on the C-SPAN bus, grow radishes, celebrate the centennial some more, hear Marshall tell stories, watch terrific athletes, have fun with transportation, pitch your book, go to an art fair, see cool cars, go to a western birthday party, get scientific, go fishing, meet bees, hear gospel, celebrate Scott and speak up for yourself.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/20/18-free-things-to-do-in-and-around-phoenix-february-2012-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/20/18-free-things-to-do-in-and-around-phoenix-february-2012-2.htm Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:12:20 +0000 2012-02-20T10:12:20Z http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/17/upcoming-phoenix-area-programs-fundraisers-events-issue-18.htm <p> In this issue: Frank Lloyd Wright cookbook, hole-in-one contest, chef's studio, listen to the blues, home alone, save a theatre, author event, rooftop yoga, entertainment district event and Guatemala fundraiser. </p> <p> This column includes announcements of seminars, workshops, community events, fundraisers and other programs for which there is an admission charge, a donation expected or you are otherwise expected to spend money, such as shopping events. Advance registration is required at some these events, so you might see them listed here weeks before they are scheduled to occur. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/17/upcoming-phoenix-area-programs-fundraisers-events-issue-18.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/17/upcoming-phoenix-area-programs-fundraisers-events-issue-18.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:33:50 +0000 2012-02-17T11:33:50Z http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/15/distrito-take-two.htm <p> After a <A HREF="http://phoenix.about.com/od/restreview/fr/Distrito-Restaurant-Review.htm">very positive experience dining at Distrito</A> in downtown Scottsdale, located inside The Saguaro, my friend and I stopped in to try the Blue Demon Express Lunch before we headed off to a meeting. In the daytime, the atmosphere is still colorful and pleasant in the dining room. On a nice day you can sit on the patio that looks out over Scottsdale Civic Center Park and enjoy the sunshine at picnic-style tables. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/15/distrito-take-two.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/15/distrito-take-two.htm Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:13:04 +0000 2012-02-15T11:13:04Z http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/13/8-free-things-to-do-in-and-around-phoenix-february-2012.htm <p> This week you can learn CPR, celebrate black history, crawl some techs, see Arizona memorabilia, save your sight, watch fastballs, deal with disease and make your kids stop biting you.</p> <p>This column includes activities and programs in the Greater Phoenix area that have free admission. If you are looking for fundraisers, seminars, workshops, and other community programs that have an admission charge, or where donations are expected, I have a separate column for those. I call them "Phoenix Area Programs, Fundraisers &#038; Events" and you can find those listings in <A HREF="http://phoenix.about.com/b/">my blog</A>. They tend to cover a wider range of dates than a week, because advance registration is often required. For a long list of programs and festivals that are annual events in Greater Phoenix <A HREF="http://phoenix.about.com/cs/events/a/festivals10.htm">check the calendar</A>. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/13/8-free-things-to-do-in-and-around-phoenix-february-2012.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/13/8-free-things-to-do-in-and-around-phoenix-february-2012.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:24:45 +0000 2012-02-13T23:24:45Z http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/09/upcoming-phoenix-area-programs-fundraisers-events-issue-17.htm <p> In this issue: centennial bike ride, taco week, zoo walk, fashion show, pet walk, munchies with an author, composting, brain cancer walk, rescue dogs, golf tournament, a bed race, casino games fundraiser, sanza, symphony, an Irish band, chef's studio and fishing fun. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/09/upcoming-phoenix-area-programs-fundraisers-events-issue-17.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/09/upcoming-phoenix-area-programs-fundraisers-events-issue-17.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:33:34 +0000 2012-02-09T22:33:34Z http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/08/mesa-flash-mob.htm Have you ever been part of a flash mob? If you'd like to give it a whirl, there will be three opportunities this weekend in Mesa at the <A HREF="http://phoenix.about.com/library/blmapmesaartscenter.htm">Mesa ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/08/mesa-flash-mob.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/08/mesa-flash-mob.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:13 +0000 2012-02-08T14:00:13Z http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/08/phoenix-restaurant-inspections-january-2012.htm <p> Although it seems popular with online reviewers, the worst offender during the month of January had 8 significant violations on their latest restaurant inspection, mostly revolving around proper food temperatures and cleanliness. Most of the serious offenders in January were Asian restaurants, with a few pizza places sprinkled in. Do you stop eating at your favorite restaurant when they fail their inspection? It's difficult, I know! </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/08/phoenix-restaurant-inspections-january-2012.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/08/phoenix-restaurant-inspections-january-2012.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:47:59 +0000 2012-02-08T10:47:59Z http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/06/arizona-best-fest.htm <center><div style="width:300px;font-size:0.8em;margin:10px 10px 10px 10px;"> <A HREF="http://phoenix.about.com/od/phoenixfactsandfiction/a/Arizona-Centennial.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/phoenix/1/0/2/V/3/az-centennial-banners.jpg" alt="Arizona Centennial" style="width:300px;border:none;" /></a><br /> At the Arizona State Capitol<br /> &#169; Judy Hedding</div></center> The party of the century will take over the Arizona State Capitol complex and feature eight stages of Arizona performers, museum-quality educational pavilions, cultural ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/06/arizona-best-fest.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/06/arizona-best-fest.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:19:02 +0000 2012-02-06T18:19:02Z http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/06/17-free-things-to-do-in-and-around-phoenix-february-2012.htm <p> This week you can breathe healthy, go to a birthday party, listen to sustainable music, take flight, spring into art, meet cool baseball players, hear a chamber choir, protect your identity, enjoy history, get into science, hear an AZ concert, go to another centennial party, explore dots, deal with Alzheimer's and see a holiday movie. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/06/17-free-things-to-do-in-and-around-phoenix-february-2012.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/06/17-free-things-to-do-in-and-around-phoenix-february-2012.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:42:20 +0000 2012-02-06T11:42:20Z http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/02/sedona-international-film-festival.htm <p>Several Arizona films and filmmakers are represented among the 145 official selections of the 2012 Sedona International Film Festival. Twelve films with Arizona ties will be screened at four locations throughout Sedona including the new Mary D. Fisher Theater, which will be inaugurated during the Festival and serve as the official screening venue for Sedona International Film Festival films. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/02/sedona-international-film-festival.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://phoenix.about.com/b/2012/02/02/sedona-international-film-festival.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:24:07 +0000 2012-02-02T16:24:07Z