Bring your appetite and sense of adventure to Downtown Phoenix this Saturday, Dec. 3, for the Second Annual Downtown Dine Around, a celebration of food and drink in our urban core.
Thirty-three dishes in all–from bacon-wrapped dates (pictured, left) and shepherd’s pie to goat cheese fondue and corn crusted calamari–will be served at 11 restaurants from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., all starting at $2. That’s some seriously affordable grub!
The Dine Around lineup features 1130 The Restaurant, District American Kitchen & Wine Bar, Ghost Lounge, Phoenix Public Market, Province, Sam’s Cafe, Seamus McCaffrey’s, Sing High, Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, newly reopened Tom’s Tavern & 1929 Grill, and Z Pizza.
In addition to the deliciously diverse food items, each participating restaurant is featuring thoughtful drink specials, including margaritas, mojitos, micro brews, and Arizona -made wines.
The Downtown Dine Around is FREE to attend but we do ask, in the spirit of the season, that you make a donation to the St. Mary’s Food Bank. There will be donation bins available at all 11 restaurants.
You can RSVP** and get additional event details, including a map and complete list of food and drink items being offered, at the Dine Around home page.
See you Saturday!
**We ask that you please RSVP so the restaurants can make informed staffing decisions.
CityScape and NRG have again joined forces to bring skating to the most unlikeliest of places: Downtown Phoenix.
Last Thursday, the owners of the Arizona Cardinals ownership group
The Fifth Annual 
This FREE, family friendly event is a celebration of the Downtown experience and everyone is invited to attend.
Of course Patriot’s Square has since been redeveloped as a part of CityScape and light rail buzzes by Chase Field, a new convention center, and US Airways Center.
Located on the lobby level of the 101 North Building [US Bank tower] on First Avenue and Adams Street, Health Coach’s track record of excellence can be attributed to knowledgeable chiropractors Dr. Judson Lee and Dr. Daron Stegall, physical therapist Jessica Ryder, caring massage therapists and razor sharp office managers.
This free event encourages Wine Walkers to ride METRO light rail (just $3.50 for a day pass) between three hubs–Downtown Phoenix, Tempe, and Uptown–to get a taste of the emerging wine and dining scene in our Central City.
In all, 17 bars and restaurants will participate in this event, which is sponsored by the Downtown Phoenix Partnership and Mix 96.9 FM. Downtown restaurants include 1130, The Arrogant Butcher, Brick Pizzeria, ICON, District American Kitchen & Wine Bar, Kincaid’s, Networks, Nobuo at Teeter House, Phoenix Public Market Urban Grocery & Wine Bar, Province, Rose & Crown, Sam’s Café, and Steve’s Greenhouse Grill. Everything a Wine Walker needs, including a full list of participants, maps, plus wine and snack deets, is available at 
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The Holidays Happen Here
Wednesday, December 14th, 2011Christmas is a little over a week away, which means Downtown Phoenix’s holiday event calendar is reaching a crescendo.
If you’re looking for a special holiday date idea or ways to occupy visiting friends and family, Downtown Phoenix offers a unique blend of music, theater, dance, comedy and parties that encapsulate the spirit of the season.
Saturday, Dec. 17 / Alice Cooper’s Christmas Pudding
Now in its 11th year, the Valley’s own jingle bell rocker Alice Cooper hosts this star-studded event at Comerica Theatre, which includes Judas Priest’s Rob Halford, former Korn guitarist Brian “Head” Welch, Arizona Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Tubes, a performance from Alice Cooper himself, and much more. The show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets begin at $38. For more information visit alicecoopersolidrock.com
Saturday, Dec. 17 / Adam Carolla
Popular radio personality and former host of “The Man Show” and “Loveline,” comedian Adam Carolla, returns to Downtown’s historic Orpheum Theatre to offer up his unique takes on the holiday season and to support his recent book release, “In 50 Years We’ll All Be Chicks.” Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are priced $32.50-$56.45.
It’s a winter wonderland at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, with hands-on activities for kids of all ages. 20 tons of snow will fall on the museum’s front lawn for children to frolic in. The fun starts at 9 a.m. and admission is $11. For more information visit childrensmuseumofphoenix.org
Tuesday, Dec. 20 / Great Russian Nutcracker
Comerica Theatre again plays host to the exquisite dancing, music and costumes of the Great Russian Nutcracker. Every year’s performance is different from the last and the 2011 version offers an Act II setting in the “Land of Peace and Harmony,” and sees the introduction of a new character, the Christmas Dove. Show starts at 7:30 and tickets are $20-$85.
Every Day / Ice Skating at CityScape
The NRG Ice Rink is back at CityScape and nearly double the size of last year’s sheet! Rink hours are as follows:
Through Sunday, Dec. 18 the rink will be open Monday-Friday 5-11 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays 3-11 p.m.
Dec. 19-Jan. 1 the rink will be open daily 3-11 p.m.
Jan. 2-Jan. 11 the rink will be open Monday-Friday 5-11 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays 3-11 p.m.
Rink use is $10, which includes skate rental.
Wednesday, Dec. 21 / Holiday Family Program at Rosson House
Families are invited to historic Ross House Museum at Heritage and Science Park for a day of making holiday decorations and munching on holiday treats. Receive complimentary admission with the donation of any new or slightly used book to benefit local charities. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information visit rossonhousemuseum.org
With 366 events in 48 days, Downtown Phoenix has something for everyone this holiday season.
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