Phoenix Art Museum — March 21 thru April 13
As the newsletters arrived in my inbox from Phoenix Art Museum in the recent weeks, I found myself pleased with how many great exhibits were coming up. First, there’s “Masterpiece Replayed: Monet, Matisse & More,” a thought-provoking showcase of eleven infamous painters and their masterpieces [...]

If your idea of a great night out includes sushi, sake and sophistication, but you don’t want to blow your budget, hit up Pearl, Old Town’s newest Asian hot spot. Nothing on the menu costs more than $12, and sushi choices range from traditional yellowtail and sashimi to the ever-innovative Red Zeppelin and Tiki Torch [...]

 
 
If you’ve ever purchased a t-shirt, sweatshirt or casual dress made by Michael Stars, you are surely aware of the blissful comfort and soft-as-silk fabrics they provide. Here’s your chance to thank the brand’s founder, Michael Cohen, for such stylish everyday staples. The L.A.-based t-shirt company has just moved to the t.b.d department of Nordstrom, [...]

 
The Suns & Stars gala was V.I.P. packed on Friday night, March 14 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa. The annual charity event, which raised approximately $1.1 million this year, benefits the Phoenix Suns Charities. The star-studded night included entertainment provided by Queen Latifah, dinner, and silent auction. Also, guests enjoyed the opportunity [...]

If you’ve not yet made it up to the Heard Museum North Scottsdale’s new location, now’s a great time to do so. The museum, which moved from its north location at the Boulders to the Summit in June of last year, has two galleries totaling 4,000 square feet—one is for permanent displays, one for rotating [...]

Two of music’s most respected hip-hop/R&B artists are collaborating to create a tour that is sure to be the hottest concert ticket of 2008. Mary J. Blige and Jay-Z will perform together in Phoenix at the US Airways Center as part of a 25-date, nation-wide tour. As one of the biggest rappers of all time, concert material will center [...]

We all love watching celebrities in their element: tossing a football, shooting three-pointers and chatting it up on-screen. But bartending? Why not! Head over to Devils’ Martini North on March 8 and sip martinis made especially for you by local and national celebrities. At the 10th annual Celebrity Martini Mix & Taste, the stars will [...]

 
Embrace your inner girly-girl with Scottsdale’s Girls Day Out at Estilo Boutique! On March 8, the stylish shopping hotspot will serve complimentary hors d’ oeuvres and cocktails as you peruse the latest spring fashions. Estilo is known to contain some of the hippest looks in the Valley - the shop has been featured in People Magazine, [...]