http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/valleygirlblog A blog for Phoenix area women Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:29:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Before it’s too late, take advantage of the last few days of Independents Week where many local AZ businesses are giving a 20% discount to promote a stronger economy in our very own community and to support small businesses. All Independents Week asks in return is that you take a short ... http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/valleygirlblog/news/az-independents-week-20-off-local-businesses The next three Thursday evenings this month will be fully dedicated to us women with the launch of “Haute Summer Nights” – female-focused happy hours featuring beauty and fashion items and experts to transform us from “Head-to-Toe” while giving back to other women in need. Benefiting Fresh Start Women's Foundation, Haute ... http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/valleygirlblog/shopping/haute-summer-nights-beauty-fashion-happy-hours American R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, actress and model, Beyonce Knowles is headed to Phoenix’s US Airways as her alter ego “I am… Sasha Fierce.” The big day is scheduled for next Tuesday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m. Beyonce is set to perform her newest and greatest hits, including "Single ... http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/valleygirlblog/events-and-festivals/beyonce-concert-in-phoenix Last month’s summer flicks were quite impressive, but take a look at what’s coming out this July... JULY 1 Public Enemies: Amidst the dreary Great Depression, starving Americans are starting to hate the US banks. Bank robber John Dillinger, who is played by Johnny Depp, comes into power among the people but is sought after ... http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/valleygirlblog/art/july-movie-guide-whats-new-in-theatres One of the best decisions I made while exploring Southern Spain was to take a day trip to Costa Brava, an area just a little over an hour up the coast from Barcelona towards the French border that is filled with quaint and absolutely gorgeous Catalan beach towns. Whether to escape ... http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/valleygirlblog/travel/costa-brava-of-the-spanish-mediterranean It’s hard to visit Barcelona without somehow being touched and oddly intrigued by the legendary Catalan architecture of Antoni Guadi (1852–1926). His work is splashed throughout the city and make for must-see day attractions and photo ops for visitors, or even for local artistic inspiration. It seems you can’t possibly ... http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/valleygirlblog/travel/barcelona-gaudi%e2%80%99s-city Michael Jackson, known as the King of Pop, died Thursday, June 25 from cardiac arrest at the age of 50. Music legend Michael Jackson was rushed to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center this afternoon from his rented home in Holmby Hills, California after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was soon ... http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/valleygirlblog/news/king-of-pop-michael-jackson-dies-at-age-50 Tapas Before I left for Barcelona, I was already aware of the Catalans’ “tapas” style of dining, which I have of course experienced at quite a few restaurants in the states. But small and consistent sharing-style plates of food were not what arrived at our table. When they say tapas, ... http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/valleygirlblog/travel/barcelona-dining-nightlife Now that it’s been quite a few days here in Barcelona, I’ve found that the center point of the whole city revolves around the Placa de Catalunya. This Union Square-like center point represents the heart of the city that at each corner an important road vears to an entirely different ... http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/valleygirlblog/travel/barcelona-placa-de-catalunya-and-la-rambla As you very well may know, it’s officially summer, which has been made perfectly clear by the relentless desert sun that so faithfully rears its ugly head each year. But instead of boring you with all the not so original ways to “stay cool" or "beat the heat," I've decided ... http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/valleygirlblog/travel/valley-girl-in-barcelona