Season # 3 This is the season you need to be careful with. Generally it starts around June 1st and goes all the way to about September 15th. While it is true that you can save up to 50% over peak season rates, the real truth is that it is hot, hot, hot! I don't [...]
Scottsdale Season # 4 (And this one is my favorite). Starting about September 16th until about January 9th of the following year is our Fall Season. The golf courses have to overseed their courses with winter rye so they are nice and green when the "snowbirds" and tourists come back but most are finished and [...]
All scottsdale golf packages are not created equal
I always wanted to create a forum like this where I was able to talk about all the many variations of Scottsdale golf packages that are available to the golfer who wants to come to Scottsdale. Since each of my favorite Scottsdale golf packagers have their own special [...]
When I speak to people about coming to Scottsdale I do so from an insider's perspective – Scottsdale is where I live and planning golf packages is how I have made my living for over 20 years. Wouldn't you rather talk to a guy like me than to someone who speaks halting English, sits in [...]
When I got here in January of '86 there was a golf boom in progress for Scottsdale and the surrounding communities of Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe and Chandler and you could count on 8-10 new public/resort courses opening every year. This explosive growth continued until the downturn of the late 90's when our inventory of courses [...]
Everyone in the hotel biz, willing to discuss development plans for Scottsdale – whether it's; Extended Stay, Boutique, Loft, Corporate or Leisure oriented, Limited Service, Full Service, Resort or Luxury brand, all seem to believe in their tiny little corporate hearts that their concept or management style will succeed where others have failed. Even though [...]
Growth in 2007 has slowed to a trickle -mostly in response to the real estate crisis, but this is only a temporary situation that will see Scottsdale rebound to even greater heights within the next two years. There are still thousands moving here daily to take advantage of the mild winter climate and job opportunities. [...]
I won't deny that in the past some of our hotels and resorts have fallen prey to what I refer to as the evil empire, the likes of Expedia, Hotwire, Hotels.com, Orbitz and other discounters that sell massive amounts of rooms but require suppliers to sell their souls in the bargain. You would have to [...]
Once upon a time (just 20 short years ago) you could still see miles of empty desert in what is now considered the heart of Scottsdale. There were just a handful of resorts and a total of about ten good courses available to the public. Since that time, golf course construction, housing and commercial development [...]
Hello, my name is Dick Schaefer and I have been a resident of Scottsdale, Arizona for 23 years. You can read more about me in the "About" section of this blog where I list background information and the various roles I have enjoyed within the Scottsdale Hospitality Industry. The reason I decided to do a [...]
Fun Fridays! (Friday, August 6th, 2010 10:30 AM)
Toddlers Ages 1 4 are invited to join the Microsoft Store staff for songs, dance, stories and games every Friday between 10:30 A.M. and 11:15 A.M.
Each Friday, a different theme will be celebrated with a lively combination of hand motion songs, sing alongs, dancing, stories and games. Basic skills enhanced include: musical, social, physical, and memory skills.
And, as if that isnt fun enough, each child that attends 10 Fun Fridays will receive free educational software, courtesy of Microsoft!
Also, dont forget to bring a friend! Every friend you bring along counts as an extra attendance and gets you one step closer to your free software gift!
So bring your imagination, and join us this Friday for Microsoft Fun Fridays!
For more information about the event and location, visit www.store.microsoft.com or call us at 480-308-0800.
Please note: parents are required to remain in-store during the event.
Fun Fridays! (Friday, August 13th, 2010 10:30 AM)
Toddlers Ages 1 4 are invited to join the Microsoft Store staff for songs, dance, stories and games every Friday between 10:30 A.M. and 11:15 A.M.
Each Friday, a different theme will be celebrated with a lively combination of hand motion songs, sing alongs, dancing, stories and games. Basic skills enhanced include: musical, social, physical, and memory skills.
And, as if that isnt fun enough, each child that attends 10 Fun Fridays will receive free educational software, courtesy of Microsoft!
Also, dont forget to bring a friend! Every friend you bring along counts as an extra attendance and gets you one step closer to your free software gift!
So bring your imagination, and join us this Friday for Microsoft Fun Fridays!
For more information about the event and location, visit www.store.microsoft.com or call us at 480-308-0800.
Please note: parents are required to remain in-store during the event.
Fun Fridays! (Friday, August 20th, 2010 10:30 AM)
Toddlers Ages 1 4 are invited to join the Microsoft Store staff for songs, dance, stories and games every Friday between 10:30 A.M. and 11:15 A.M.
Each Friday, a different theme will be celebrated with a lively combination of hand motion songs, sing alongs, dancing, stories and games. Basic skills enhanced include: musical, social, physical, and memory skills.
And, as if that isnt fun enough, each child that attends 10 Fun Fridays will receive free educational software, courtesy of Microsoft!
Also, dont forget to bring a friend! Every friend you bring along counts as an extra attendance and gets you one step closer to your free software gift!
So bring your imagination, and join us this Friday for Microsoft Fun Fridays!
For more information about the event and location, visit www.store.microsoft.com or call us at 480-308-0800.
Please note: parents are required to remain in-store during the event.
Cardiovascular Health Screening (Saturday, August 21st, 2010 9:00 AM)
Naturopathic Specialists is offering an opportunity for you to screen your risk for cardiovascular disease. This day will include a special ultra sound exam that checks for plaque build up. There will also be blood pressure checks, screening blood panels at a discounted rate, and an opportunity to speak with Naturopathic Physicians that can answer your questions regarding cardiovascular health, prevention of heart disease, nutrition, and supplementation.
Meatloaf in Concert (Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 7:30 PM)
Rock legend Meat Loaf brings his North American summer tour to the Valleys intimate Celebrity Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 22nd with special guest, daughter Pearl Aday.
For the past 35 years, the man born Marvin Lee Aday has been a towering monument on the musical landscape. Meat Loafs legendary 1977 album Bat Out Of Hell transformed the former high school football player, nightclub bouncer and stage actor into one of the great American rock n roll icons. That record, with its staggering operatic sound and impassioned vocals, has sold more than 43 million albums worldwide - still one of the biggest selling records ever.
Now, more than 30 years after he exploded onto the world stage, Meat Loaf is back with a new record, Hang Cool Teddy Bear (a title taken from a line in the classic Russ Meyer trash movie Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls). The project was produced by Rob Cavallo and features guest appearances by Jack Black, Hugh Laurie, Kara DioGuardi, Queens Brian May and Steve Vai. Hang Cool is Meat Loafs 11th studio effort. From opener Peace On Earth to closer Elvis In Vegas, its 13 tracks drag the classic Meat Loaf sound kicking and screaming into the 21st century. Its the story of a soldier, reveals Meat Loaf. More than four decades into his career, the man - and his voice - is as big, bold and important as ever.
As the stepdaughter of legendary performer Meat Loaf, Pearl Aday was exposed to the genre and all it entails almost from the time she was born. She sang back for Meat Loaf from 1994 to 2003, then Motley Crue, and now has her own release entitled Little Immaculate White Fox.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Celebrity Theatre is conveniently located on 440 N. 32nd St., just 4 blocks south of the Loop 202 freeway, in Phoenix. Free parking! Tickets ($65, $80 and $95) are on sale at Celebrity Theatre or online at www. celebritytheatre.com. To charge by phone, call 602-267- 1600 ext. 1.
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