tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21791427920175208582024-03-04T21:40:53.843-07:00Shop, Dine, Dance in Glendale, AZUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179142792017520858.post-83666744424446047222010-01-18T10:28:00.006-07:002010-01-19T08:39:37.901-07:00Important Notice on The Melting Pot & Twilight Farmers MarketPlease note that the The Melting Pot Ownership is pushing back the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Grand Opening Party, now set for Monday, January 25<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span></span>! While, rainy-nights are perfect for romantic dinners (see the blog post below), they are not perfect when you have Grand Opening events that are so enormous that you spill out with hundreds of guests into the outdoor courtyard areas! <br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">However, our dining experience at this new restaurant can go on just as planned as the restaurant is now open to the public</span>.</span><br /><br />And due to this unusual weather of constant rain, the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Citadelle</span> Plaza Ownership has cancelled the Twilight Farmers Market this week as well. The farmers and vendors will be back next week.<br /><br />Oasis personal training facility is also pushing back his Grand Re-Opening celebration until next Wednesday, January 25th, 4-7 PM when the weather is a little nicer!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179142792017520858.post-22142550406788422342010-01-18T07:59:00.009-07:002010-01-18T08:59:12.654-07:00Rain and the Best Romantic Dinner Options In ArizonaI don't know about you, but I love rain! I love rainy days. I dress casually and I sit in front of my computer and the writing just seems to flow so nicely. But the best thing is going out to dinner with my husband on a rainy night! It has to be one of the most romantic things a couple can do together!<br /><br />Living in the Phoenix area, most of us rarely get to experience the rainy night-dinners like those people do from Seattle or Boston. I think this is our week when the rain plans to come down for several days in a row, so get out your "reservation fingers" and dial one of these two numbers:<br /><br />1) <a href="http://www.tuttisantiristorante.com/Tutti_Santi_by_Nina/Benvenuti.html">Tutti Santi ristorante by Nina</a><br /> 623- 566-1582<br /><br /> The Italians know how to make you feel warm and special. From the moment you walk into the door at Tutti Santi's, you are greeted like family. They hug you and shake your hand and invite you into their restaurant like they would their own grandmother. Each course is lovingly brought to your table. I love to try new Italian wines at the suggestions of the knowledgeable wait staff here, at <a href="http://www.tuttisantiristorante.com/Tutti_Santi_by_Nina/Benvenuti.html">Tutti Santi's.</a> I am partial to the Americana white pizza but on occasions, I splurge with their veal cannelloni. It's divine! On a rainy night, I won't skip dessert, either. <br /><br />2) <a href="http://www.meltingpot.com/locations.aspx?z=85283&n=167868">The Melting Pot</a><br /> 623-444-4946<br /><br /> Does any other restaurant in America know how to do the romantic-rainy-night dinner better than The Melting Pot? I don't think so! <a href="http://www.meltingpot.com/locations.aspx?z=85283&n=167868">The Melting Pot</a> opens in the <a href="http://www.CitadellePlaza.com">Citadelle Plaza</a> this week and I think they called up Mother Nature and requested this special weather for their Opening Week! If you have never experienced this restaurant, I highly suggest to make the reservation call ASAP. It's a warm and comfortable atmosphere, where you sit in booths and relax as the wait staff brings you several courses of food using fondue pots. Cooking your meal with these pots, you anticipate the delicious food as it slowly cooks in front of you. The smells are wonderful. Of course, you cannot miss their famous chocolate fondue dessert. Dipping fruit and pound cake into the most sumptuous and warm chocolate is simply the best way to end the evening!<br /><br />You can go to either of their websites and make your reservations online, too! They sure make it easy these days. And of course there is more information on the<a href="http://www.CitadellePlaza.com"> Citadelle Plaza</a> website about our two special and romantic restaurants. Or, follow me on Twitter for specials at www.Twitter.com/CitadellePlaza or be my friend on Facebook at 'Citadelle Plaza'. We like to keep you well-informed about all the exciting news that occurs at this beautiful shopping plaza.<br /><br />Both restaurants are nestled in the center of the courtyard at the Citadelle Plaza. Parking is available right behind both of these restaurants. But don't park TOO close. Part of the fun of this romantic-rainy-night dining experience is running to and from the car to get to the restaurant! Trust me, I know what I'm talking about.....Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179142792017520858.post-10949221516635590042010-01-06T12:15:00.007-07:002010-01-06T12:47:33.428-07:00Grand Opening for The Melting Pot is Wednesday, January 13th!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-OyH0Sd_DOsWpeEBexJzr53bF3JB9ppaPHOnSudsMsw-XBZ60kpoODJCHvjxs87fZRfix25HAqwfQ9BoiqUr5p0jRL8t_FyN_yD0UPnYSB16w_uguAW4sHNrhUUwcuBoIyv5guTm0zVI/s1600-h/meltingpot3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 89px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-OyH0Sd_DOsWpeEBexJzr53bF3JB9ppaPHOnSudsMsw-XBZ60kpoODJCHvjxs87fZRfix25HAqwfQ9BoiqUr5p0jRL8t_FyN_yD0UPnYSB16w_uguAW4sHNrhUUwcuBoIyv5guTm0zVI/s400/meltingpot3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423710334067107746" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We have one week until the Grand Opening for our newest restaurant addition to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Citadelle</span> Plaza, but who's counting? EVERYONE IS! We haven't seen this much excitement for an opening of a restaurant in the Valley in a long, long time. You may be asking yourself, why has The Melting Pot stirred it up so much. Well, I'd like to share a personal story that I think reflects why people have such an emotional tie to this restaurant.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXesJ7ZTJqOVAnLdhj27f7vMBkbCHHYUzbaZZZomfHgDttfj1bhfk-1KAnU3_hofQ77Gg9tW5nmQE5tGtAGAdZyjDt9FVWUsHKrKKKMY5C8xTPd3rqWzCeXLRo0XGK2ef6u7jbrUm1oNs/s1600-h/meltingpot+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXesJ7ZTJqOVAnLdhj27f7vMBkbCHHYUzbaZZZomfHgDttfj1bhfk-1KAnU3_hofQ77Gg9tW5nmQE5tGtAGAdZyjDt9FVWUsHKrKKKMY5C8xTPd3rqWzCeXLRo0XGK2ef6u7jbrUm1oNs/s400/meltingpot+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423710333358649282" border="0" /></a>The year was 2000 and at the time my husband and I were working long hours. Our three children ranged in age from 12-16 years old, so needless to say, the household was hectic. Trying to get everyone together to enjoy each others' company was a difficult task at best. And spending quality time with the parents was not considered high on the list for the kids!<br /><br />My middle son's birthday was coming up and I asked if he would like to go out to a nice dinner with the family to celebrate. He said, "Yes, so long as we can go to <a href="http://www.meltingpot.com">The Melting Pot</a>!" Now, I'm not sure how he knew about the restaurant, but the suggestion was fine with me...I love The Melting Pot. I made reservations for a Friday night.<br /><br />My oldest son complained the whole time driving to the restaurant. My 12-year old daughter was sulking in the backseat of the car. My husband was silent trying to drown the noise with the music from the car radio. And then it happened....<br /><br />We walked into the Scottsdale restaurant. The lighting was soft and the hostess seemed so friendly as she led us back to a cozy booth. Suddenly, the kids starting talking about their day and we discussed the day's current topics. Everyone was cordial to each other. The conversation continued as we enjoyed the slow process of fondue cooking. Below the table, I pinched myself! We had finally found a place that everyone loved and allowed us to spend some quality time together. The birthday chocolate fondue arrived at the table and Laura blurted out, "From now on, let's spend all our birthday dinner celebrations at The Melting Pot!"<br /><br />This is a story and a sentiment I hear often about this restaurant. We have been hearing similar stories from people who have been attending the Twilight Farmers Markets each Wednesday for the past six months, too. So, at 4:30 PM next Wednesday, The Melting Pot officially opens their doors to the public. Come and reserve your favorite booth today and enjoy some of the best dining in town! You'll be glad you did! <br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJeyxCUgktGbuklwY0cqKaVat42Jfikw8mYq4XxsEliVXXfTKlx2iXBB9DM95RvPuK7h4XwGUXP1XdyYogWbiIIFXnYjJrdrSqrerKVUwaSKJMksY4uBtYAh0a-ha_hXEj0bKPFYBQoS8/s1600-h/Melting+Pot+booth.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 97px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJeyxCUgktGbuklwY0cqKaVat42Jfikw8mYq4XxsEliVXXfTKlx2iXBB9DM95RvPuK7h4XwGUXP1XdyYogWbiIIFXnYjJrdrSqrerKVUwaSKJMksY4uBtYAh0a-ha_hXEj0bKPFYBQoS8/s400/Melting+Pot+booth.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423710341638962594" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179142792017520858.post-79305966474106874472009-12-17T10:31:00.006-07:002009-12-17T12:10:57.727-07:00Citadelle Plaza is in the Holiday Spirit!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7obYN35LX6gMhjh5TCMbzSWr78F7_X_yJI0PE30l_jUMpJmDcEkC_T0Y09t6AFeBMYC0M9zwHuA_qroJ8Uq2LRNb2vu24rAXA0F-WBOcLfLWmF5PZtubGP7iU8UU447YEpBf3IUIFZpE/s1600-h/Santa+%26+Mrs.+Claus.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7obYN35LX6gMhjh5TCMbzSWr78F7_X_yJI0PE30l_jUMpJmDcEkC_T0Y09t6AFeBMYC0M9zwHuA_qroJ8Uq2LRNb2vu24rAXA0F-WBOcLfLWmF5PZtubGP7iU8UU447YEpBf3IUIFZpE/s400/Santa+%26+Mrs.+Claus.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416260554170093458" border="0" /></a><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ilC5yDsuAhx3idhpdEcqV5hKV45rieB4Wq_i6hi8zzy7LB3nZFmDSwdREnY9XqahhXLWUQ5wo81_XK60s0qp3vyLQI0HDF-akkkw5BWL435rb2PnHy6o35KrZUMmF48ZQO_kGhfUiLo/s1600-h/Santa+%26+Mrs.+Claus.jpg"><span><span>Everywhere you looked last night during the Twilight Farmers Market, people were in a festive. Holiday mood! There were plenty of Santa hats and children dressed in their Holiday clothes for their picture with Santa Claus.</span></span></a> The weather was beautiful and the folks were out in droves, buying the food for holiday dinners, picking up the gifts the vendors had made and shopped the boutique stores for their Holiday purchases. (I think a couple of lucky ladies are getting some beautiful jewelry selections bought at the AMG jewelry and design store last night, too!)<br /><br /> <a style="font-weight: bold;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7UlKURRX8Lfas8YnKcLniOwWJXEvbY9GjGP_91_2uqK8lkUJ1oUYW8wia6y2xUK5SFX4xL4Y-X-ntzvdxxxdFSS2-k74kEeFIf1lykBwQM4zqhYbBwbjrs4EyUqRQlX0t2Obb9PPsS_Y/s1600-h/reindog.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7UlKURRX8Lfas8YnKcLniOwWJXEvbY9GjGP_91_2uqK8lkUJ1oUYW8wia6y2xUK5SFX4xL4Y-X-ntzvdxxxdFSS2-k74kEeFIf1lykBwQM4zqhYbBwbjrs4EyUqRQlX0t2Obb9PPsS_Y/s320/reindog.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416259400237021906" border="0" /></a>Rein-Dog was standing guard at the Alaskan Pride Seafood booth. Everyone stops to pet him, which makes him one very happy Lab!<br /><br />The children were very busy writing their wish lists to Santa with Mrs. Claus last night. It's down to serious requests now, as you can see below (written exactly as the children write them!)<br /><br />1) <span style="font-style: italic;">Dear Santa, I know you are busy but if you happen to read this list it would make me very happy. 1) sea monkeys 2) a nutcracker 3) and shoes. Love, Abbey</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">2) Dear Santa, I want a ipod touch. From, Lucas</span><br /><br />3) <span style="font-style: italic;">Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a baby penguin webkinz. I also want My Sims Agents game for DS. Another thing is a American girl outfit back to school set. Have a Merry Christmas, Love Marisa DiCaro</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">4) miskos Santas, We would love a trampoline. Love, Sissy </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">5) Dear Santa, Kyla wants a tricycle! Love, Kyla</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">6) Datis kit and pony that (don't worry...Santa knows!) Love, Samantha</span><br /><br />This group is from our future soldiers?!.......<br /><br />7) <span style="font-style: italic;">Call of duty Modern warfare, paint ball gun, assin creed 1 & 2, Fallout 3 Call of Duty & world of war games. Tyler Chesley</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">8) I want Pokemon rumble and nerf machine gun and the Sims 3 and a pogo stick and a pocket rocket. Tanner</span><br /><br />9) <span style="font-style: italic;">I want a shot gun and a paint ball gun and I want a sniper rifle and a pogo stick. Jacob Nesler</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">10) To Santa: I want a laser car and a gun (here's a picture of me and my gun..It's a bear!) Noah</span><br /><br />Sometimes, sisters stick together when writing to Santa:<br /><br />11)<span style="font-style: italic;"> I want a pet shop mall and a bunk bed with my sister and stich wants lelo. We both want a puppy. Love, Rayelyn & Payeton</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">12) Dear Santa, Cinderella. Love, Addison PS: A little Cinderella for my baby sister Tabitha</span><br /><br />Some kids want to first tell Santa just how good they've been this year. hmmmm.....<br /><br />13) <span style="font-style: italic;">Hi Santa, This is Anabel. I've been good. popcorn is yummy.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">14) Dear Santa, My name is Ethan Cohrs. I have been nice this year. I would like a transformer skids and side swipe transformers 2 game, a monster truck game for DS, playstation 2 remote control, Dodge Viper remote control, some army gies.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">15) Dear Santa, My name is Ava Cohrs and I have been very good this year. I would like a stuffed wolf, a hotel for my Barbies, a teddy bear, a Ballerina Barbie, a dress up dress, and new Christmas earrings. Ava</span><br /><br />Lots of letters have really cool pictures drawn for Santa:<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">16) Dear Santa, I want a climbing car. (Heart) Alexi King</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">17) Dear Santa Claus, I want a noyw bike and I want a movie Planit 51 (with a picture of both!) From: Lauren Maza</span><br /><br />Some letters are just beautifully-drawn pictures from:<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Astholo. Beckham (cool Cowboy!), Isabelle (bike & cat), Scarlett, Kelton (happy person), a tree from JM (I think!), Taylor, Camila, Gilbert (fast airplane), Alex, Johnny (Christmas tree with a bright star on top), Sarah Webster (snowman) AND several drawings from our future Abstract Artists!</span><br /><br />Also, we have:<br /><br />18) <span style="font-style: italic;">Dolly. Eliza</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">19) Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is a gtar and a wii. From, Xavier</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">20) Dear Santa, I want a webkinz. Gianna</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">21) Hy Santa. My name is Dylak. I want roller skates and a football or a motor skooter. Thank you. Love, Dylak</span><br /><br />22) <span style="font-style: italic;">AC, Cowboy plays. Aoolays</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">23) DS and a bug toy. Alana</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">24) Dear Santa, Here is a list of things I want: 1) make-up 2) clothes 3) baby dolls and Barbie dolls (Say, did you know there is a very special Barbie Doll shop in the Vivaldi Hair Suites, located on the second floor at the Citadelle Plaza? Call them to find out more! http://www.CitadellePlaza.com , store directory has their number).</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">25) Dear Santa, I want a phone, Ipod touch, gifts cards & money.</span><br /><br />Still, other children wish for less materialistic items in these letters:<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">26) Dear Santa, All I want is snow. Yes, snow and for my four front teeth, too! And that is all I want and yes, I am sure. Amelia</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">27) Dear Santa, Happy Christmas, Santa. Have a good Christmas. From, Amber</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">28) Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is for Jeremy to be home and happy. Thanks, Ann</span><br /><br />A couple of the letters I suspect Mom and Dad may have helped! hmmmmm.....<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">29) Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is a pair of roller skates and a pair of black and brown high heels about an inch and a half. thanks a lot. Love, Zare Naylor</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">30) Dear Santa, I would like a car (name too hard to read; hmmmmm.....)</span><br /><br />And my favorite letter:<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">31) Dear Santa, Do you want anything for Christmas? If so, write back. Love, Sydney.</span><br /><br />I just love these letters and hope everyone gets what they wish for!<br /> <br />Now, for next week's Twilight Market, why don't we all wear our favorite Holiday clothes! You know, borrow that crazy Christmas sweater from your Mom's closet (like these girls below did!)<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwzf33Xdmrqky9cUGcDHidKLHrK5CgxiVh5z71dhUHUrcy7FXmyNtRCMFP9WIzcDX2Tp0XD6zUzLrpbjkOwL097vz7VBy6RLTnPLWJvVoyv7kcD6Tk87T6GIxoVvXAxKSPYOpNSVd0eCI/s1600-h/emily+%26+Laura.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwzf33Xdmrqky9cUGcDHidKLHrK5CgxiVh5z71dhUHUrcy7FXmyNtRCMFP9WIzcDX2Tp0XD6zUzLrpbjkOwL097vz7VBy6RLTnPLWJvVoyv7kcD6Tk87T6GIxoVvXAxKSPYOpNSVd0eCI/s320/emily+%26+Laura.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416259395155431202" border="0" /></a><br />We have a wonderful choir and 3-piece instruments playing your favorite carols on the main stage. Let's all plan to sing-along with them. The local farmers will be bringing their produce for you to buy for your Holiday meals and the artisan bakers are doing the baking for you, too! Finally, bring your unwrapped gifts for our Gifts of Hope Toy Drive. Many children will go without toys this season if we all aren't generous with our donations!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179142792017520858.post-79058575962272034732009-12-16T09:17:00.005-07:002009-12-16T09:32:50.778-07:00State Farm Hosts a Holiday Open House Today!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQcd4Yu_xVT8glYbkieavqsbIWF6DXRi-9t8Sf-kNYURwdrrISR6QX3VuxL_T_L9K8RRvRQtK82KWStgHvle2OZYdrhKjhEgG8DggLZaZJyIj0zHQEGvypBp9_vIU6g0LZ23z3tq4mBtc/s1600-h/state+farm+open+house.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 311px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQcd4Yu_xVT8glYbkieavqsbIWF6DXRi-9t8Sf-kNYURwdrrISR6QX3VuxL_T_L9K8RRvRQtK82KWStgHvle2OZYdrhKjhEgG8DggLZaZJyIj0zHQEGvypBp9_vIU6g0LZ23z3tq4mBtc/s400/state+farm+open+house.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415870159061606290" border="0" /></a><br />One of our newest tenants in the Citadelle Plaza is the State Farm Insurance group. Today, from 4-8 PM, they open their doors for some "good neighbor" fun, some delicious food and drink. All are welcome and you'll want to stop by, as this is one delightful group of people! Plus, I hear they are giving away some great door prizes tonight, as well. Now, isn't that just like what a good neighbor would do!<br /><br />The details for this special event are written in the invitation above and feel free to give Corine a call if you have any questions or need directions. The open house is conveniently scheduled so that you can also stop by the Twilight Farmers Market to get some local, farm-fresh produce, some grass-fed beef, fresh eggs, some goat cheese and some homemade desserts that allow you to step out of the kitchen a little more this year! Finally, AMG jewelry, Haute C Boutique, Varo's Mens Boutique, Zethina's make-up & skincare and Indulge Salon & MedSpa all have terrific items to complete your Holiday shopping. It's really one-stop shopping in Glendale, at its best!<br /><br />Bring the kids to get their picture taken with Santa and write their letters with Mrs. Claus, too. There's no line to contend with and there's free hot chocolate for those chilly little hands!<br /><br />See you soon......Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179142792017520858.post-64187416915821421582009-12-10T09:30:00.007-07:002009-12-10T10:08:41.260-07:00Santa Receives Some Wonderful Letters from the Children!<span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">At last night's <a href="http://www.citadelleplaza.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Twilight Farmers Market</span>,</a> there were many children dressed in their warm coats and mittens to visit Santa, drink some hot chocolate and write their wish lists to Santa with Mrs. Claus. They each seem to take a very different approach with these wish lists (shown here exactly as written by the children):</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><br /><br />Some children, including Oscar Zacchino, Belinda, Ruby Houltz and Dan, drew adorable pictures for Santa. I know he will like the picture of his sleigh and reindeer, a holiday scene and my personal favorite, a picture of a little beach house right at the water's edge!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Other children took a straight forward approach:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">1) Dear Santa: Transformer, play mobil Ocean-Zem 5 Zacchino</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">2) Dear Santa: Batman pieces, Bewv watch-Royce</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">3) Santa: u 5 castle-Michael Foltz<br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;">4) Dear Santa: May I have Aqua sand, dippin dots, color explosion, glow dome, please-Anthony</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">5) Dear Santa: 1-Doll House 2)Barbie 3-Tiors 4-crr-Teresa (with a heart)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">6) Dear Santa: I want a goldfish bowl. Just a bowl. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">(Isn't that cute?!)</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> A new barbie doll and a new radio. Thank you! Love, Elizabeth</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">7) Dear Santa Claus: I want a candy maker. I (heart) Santa-Jordan Phillips</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Of course, other children choose a more subtle approach knowing that Santa probably had a good idea what they wanted already:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">8) Dear Santa:It was good to see you. Love, Elias</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Now, here's a child after my own heart:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">9) Dear Santa: May I please have some black boots like yours for Christmas (smiley face). Thank you, Lora Jane Keating-Rosell</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">This letter was written by someone who's surely going to be one of our country's future CEOs!:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">10) Dear Santa: I want everything! Please make it fast! Why isn't it here yet? Love, Syndyl</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Yes, the holidays are a wonderful time at the Citadelle Plaza! The shopping is some of the best in Glendale, the dining at the restaurants was warm and inviting and to see all those happy children makes us all feel a little better about the world!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179142792017520858.post-52735955970053904862009-12-03T08:49:00.005-07:002009-12-03T09:26:07.832-07:00Santa and Mrs. Claus are a Hit with the Children<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI8E5iWU3WmV1xQmPUHFTr0N6Du5_MWvoev6O8c8pKCjKy22CPZRkx7nCHhihtH6uDgSjfoqpVTG7QrEEQzY1fkvBoh51Vxe4OMD3lSUPKnUDfKtECG37UmIA1NEM8NlWf6fBNRTXSb3o/s1600-h/MrsClaus2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 187px; height: 227px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI8E5iWU3WmV1xQmPUHFTr0N6Du5_MWvoev6O8c8pKCjKy22CPZRkx7nCHhihtH6uDgSjfoqpVTG7QrEEQzY1fkvBoh51Vxe4OMD3lSUPKnUDfKtECG37UmIA1NEM8NlWf6fBNRTXSb3o/s400/MrsClaus2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411038011297457666" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Last night at the Twilight Farmers Market, the children who attended had so much fun meeting Santa and Mrs. Claus. The Plaza has set up an area in the front courtyard area for Santa to sit and meet all the good girls and boys in the northwest valley! Many families enjoyed having the pictures taken with Santa in his wonderful green and red chair. The photo packages are much less expensive than those offered at the malls, which is nice.....but what is more important is the atmosphere at the Citadelle Plaza. You see, there's no rush to get as many kids up on Santa's lap....no line to wait in and think about how scary that might be! Most of the kids just walked up, spoke to him for a few minutes on their own terms then decided to sit with him for a photo and to share what presents might be fun to get this year under the tree.<br /><br />Next to Santa's station, Mrs. Claus had a table set up so the kids could write Santa what they wanted this year (she has an "in" with Santa, and plans to put these letters on the top of his to-do list!) She had popcorn and candy canes, too.<br /><br />Here is a sampling of last night's letters to Santa (exactly as they were written):<br /><br />1) <span style="font-style: italic;">Santa, Merry Christmas. Four</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">Christmas I would like a bike and four my two front teeth to fall out. love, Marissa</span>.<br /><br />2) <span style="font-style: italic;">I want snowglobe, chocolate orange, and a skateboard. Krystyanna.<br /><br />3) Dear Santa Clasu, can I have a soccer ball. I have been a relly good girl this year. Can I also have a D.S. case. Thank you, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. from: Alexia.<br /><br />4) To Santa: Scooter, new clothes. from: Alex.<br /><br />5) Hi-I don't live in the North Pole and it is a little cold outside today so I bet it's a lot colder there. I got a blue ball! Thank you! This is what I want for Christmas: a star wars figure. P.s. and I want a box of strawberys. Osre.<br /><br />6) Dear Santa: Love, Joseph<br /><br />7) Dear Santa: I want a new camera, basketball, a soccer ball, volleyball, a snake, a lizard, quarters, chocolate anything, current book, posters, CDs, DVDs, scooter, big wheel, and rocks, qaurtz and display shelves and a photo frame. Love, Elaina F. Lauen.<br /><br />8) Dear Santa, Did you have a good year? I did. Why do you wear red? Why not blue? That's my favorite color. What's your favorite color? Are the elves doing good? Ask them for me. Do you eat anything else than milk and cookies? Emily Luberto<br /><br />9) WII PLEASE! Anthony.<br /><br />10) Dear Santa: I am Madison. I am a good girl. I want a Barbie and a Polly Pocket. Madison.<br /><br />11) Dear Santa, I want a yorkie puppy! Love, Lauren.<br /><br />12) Basketball hoop, bumble bee toy, soccer ball (pictures drawn for Santa). Alex<br /><br /></span>Aren't these adorable?!!<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>And I apologize if I didn't see the words correctly!<span style="font-style: italic;"> <span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /></span></span>The Citadelle Plaza thinks we have the best little children around and hope they all have wonderful holidays!<span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Be sure to join us every Wednesday in December, 4-8 PM. There is always fun holiday entertainment, Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Twilight Farmers Market for you food and baking needs and of course, the shops are filled with beautiful items and sales to enjoy.</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> Remember to bring an unwrapped gift for the Gifts of Hope children. They need your help this year more than ever! The wrapped box for the unwrapped toys in up by Santa's station.<br /></span></span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><a style="font-style: italic;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI8E5iWU3WmV1xQmPUHFTr0N6Du5_MWvoev6O8c8pKCjKy22CPZRkx7nCHhihtH6uDgSjfoqpVTG7QrEEQzY1fkvBoh51Vxe4OMD3lSUPKnUDfKtECG37UmIA1NEM8NlWf6fBNRTXSb3o/s1600-h/MrsClaus2.jpg"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179142792017520858.post-3014696244069074822009-11-29T16:45:00.003-07:002009-11-29T17:00:27.880-07:00Santa Claus is Coming to Citadelle PlazaHey, don't pout......starting this Wednesday, December 3rd, Santa Claus will be visiting the Citadelle Plaza every Wednesday in December from 4-8 PM. And, I cannot think of a more wonderful and relaxing experience than to bring your children to the Plaza to meet Santa and get their picture taken with the jolly St. Nic. <br /><br />Also, we will have a table where your children can write their wish lists for Santa and we will place some of them every week on this blog site! (We hear he reads this blog every week!)<br /><br />While you're here, you can pick up your fruits, vegetables and artisan baked goods at the Twilight Farmers Market and enjoy the holiday music, too. This farmers market in Glendale happens to be one of the most popular farmers markets in Arizona. We take pride in showcasing the finest local farmers Arizona has to offer!<br /><br />In the mood to do a little shopping? The shops are open for your convenience. We have jewelry and clothes and make-up and shoes (and sales!)....you name it! What we don't have is long check-out lines, jammed parking lots and a rushed atmosphere. That's just not our style.<br /><br />So, bring your family and friends and enjoy the Holidays as they were meant to be. We'd love to see you.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179142792017520858.post-45236723812943608292009-10-20T08:28:00.006-07:002009-10-20T09:22:47.707-07:00Networking With a Latin Twist!This Thursday, the merchants at the Citadelle Plaza are hosting the West Valley Women & Wine group for their monthly meeting this Thursday, 5:30-7:30 PM. Now, mind you this is no ordinary group of West Valley business women! This is a high-energy, highly-networked group of women who know how to do a networking event.<br /><br />The group is connected with <a href="http://www.chamberorganizer.com/glendalechamber/mem_wvmagazine">West Valley Magazine</a> and Cathy Vix is their Sales Manager who organizes their event each month.<br /><br />The Citadelle Plaza is going all out to show these women that we know a thing or two about throwing a fun event, too! <a href="http://ww.sangrialuxelounge.com/">Sangria Luxe Lounge </a>is opening their doors early and is hosting this event with sangrias and a 45-minute dance lesson for the group.<br /><br />The merchants have been very generous with donations and gift certificates from their establishments and we will be raffling these special "Citadelle-Sample" baskets throughout the event.<br /><br />You're more than welcome to join in the fun, just <a href="http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=RDGMPWIMOKCAAHUSANPQ&li=iq&src=emai">CLICK HERE</a> for the evite; it's only $5 and a chance to meet some delightful women.<br /><br />Of course, the fun doesn't have to end at 7:30 PM. Sangria always has Salsa Lessons every Thursday evening, so you can stay and try out the new moves you just learned. But perhaps you have worked up an appetite, so step next door to <a href="http://www.corbinsbarandgrill.com/">Corbin's bar & grill </a>and enjoy a nice dinner or cocktails with your girlfriends. Sounds fun to me, either way!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179142792017520858.post-86920847228821327722009-10-11T10:41:00.004-07:002009-10-11T11:00:12.453-07:00Magical Night for First of Fall Series: Twilight Farmers MarketLast Wednesday, the Twilight Farmers Market kicked back in. At 4 Pm, the new start time, the scene was a bit hectic: new vendors trying to figure out where to go, a Tucson farmer got lost and arrived late with loads of watermelon and flowers and many people there ready to be the first to grab the cream of the crop!<br /><br />I lost my camera helping some of the farmers set-up, so I need you to send me some pictures (in your comments) and I guess I am getting a new one this week! <br /><br />The weather could not have been nicer. The patios at Corbin's bar & grill and at Tutti Santi ristorante by Nina were completely packed with diners by 5:30 PM. Ah, yes, this is WHY we live in Arizona. I tried the Veal Cannelloni for the first time at Tutti Santi's and it was love at first site! You've got to try this item on your next visit there.<br /><br />I bought some crunchy green apples and the best sweet apple cider form a vendor who came all the way down from Oak Creek/Sedona. I loaded up on Pastamore's Basil/Parmesan dipping oil and Sticky Finger BBQ sauce. She had suggested piercing the fresh salmon I just bought, cover the fish with her sauce and slow cook over a cedar plank, which I did on Thursday evening, it was a real treat.<br /><br />All our merchants are holding a food drive for St. Mary's during the month of October, so be sure to bring a bag full of canned goods and peanut butter and drop off at your favorite store, for this very worthy cause. Our tenants have already filled hundreds of boxes with food to fill the shelves for those less fortunate! Good job!<br /><br />This Wednesday, eight more vendors will be filling the courtyard with their produce and baked goods. Let's all show them that the west and northern valleys love to buy our groceries from local sources at the best farmers market in town! See you soon....Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179142792017520858.post-60311756051980052142009-10-02T06:09:00.000-07:002009-10-02T06:09:00.380-07:00Winner Receives Ultimate Flyaway Giveaway to See Justin Timberlake<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">One lucky person was chosen to fly to Las Vegas, stay two nights at the Mandalay Bay resort and attend the Justin Timberlake and friends concert on Saturday's 'Party at the Plaza' event. The event started out on the Plaza with a Fashion Show from the fabulous shopping boutiques in the center, a yoga demonstration form Blissful Yoga and Zumba class demos from Taryn from Oasis personal training.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUMaLx4tKsZKcohj2kjRPAjGGDTX3wTX5WrHgtmQhYvg3Vr6HW-7J1SV3GBBZKUUumImgMAI7-2C0WWXVJiFrVuEID5cVpVwHH6ZqrbcFdpJdQFc-x7jalcTNvLqfXYcGkXTAfB0_yIVM/s1600-h/Justin+Timberlake+winner.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUMaLx4tKsZKcohj2kjRPAjGGDTX3wTX5WrHgtmQhYvg3Vr6HW-7J1SV3GBBZKUUumImgMAI7-2C0WWXVJiFrVuEID5cVpVwHH6ZqrbcFdpJdQFc-x7jalcTNvLqfXYcGkXTAfB0_yIVM/s400/Justin+Timberlake+winner.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387773350449346498" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">The winner was the adorable Silvia Mathis. Here she is (on the left) posing with <a href="http://movin975.com">MOViN 97.5'</a>s Nina D.<o:p></o:p> Her name was selected at midnight at the Citadelle Plaza's <a href="http://sangrialuxelounge.com">Sangria Luxe Lounge</a>. The place was packed to the gills that night. The inside was filled with a huge dance floor of dancing couples and the outdoor patio was standing room only. </span>This is the west valley's most elegant nightclub and it's customers dress to kill, if you know what I mean.<br /><br />Anyway, all of us at the Citadelle Plaza hope Silvia and her friend enjoy their Ultimate Flyaway Giveaway trip and hope they bring us back some pictures!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179142792017520858.post-77136945336506409562009-10-01T13:20:00.004-07:002009-10-01T13:48:29.501-07:00Twilight Farmers Market Returns October 7th, 4-7 PM<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRWN4ZOM0DLKm6VejzhZm8iCR8piUIrAdQHAmnoxtWqn3fJ-HldiXY9BUCiktQrxYQaXH6KZ-x3K6XWiyg03hiXlKozdS6F2G58M4o2_VB-xSdqVc74QjljWKHtF8RLseyM0M_GM747ak/s1600-h/June+24+TFM+038.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRWN4ZOM0DLKm6VejzhZm8iCR8piUIrAdQHAmnoxtWqn3fJ-HldiXY9BUCiktQrxYQaXH6KZ-x3K6XWiyg03hiXlKozdS6F2G58M4o2_VB-xSdqVc74QjljWKHtF8RLseyM0M_GM747ak/s320/June+24+TFM+038.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387732895170311090" border="0" /></a><br />I am so excited that the wonderful farmers and artisan bakers are back for the Fall-Winter- Spring series of the Twilight Farmers Market! It's been two months and the farmers have been busy planting for the past 2 months are now ready to bring their produce to the farmers market to sell.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiw5MaIpXuROErJO94Plj14vsO51dsyPff0WUFjvBlfid83Q9lVzd3gltEqy3Gb3zL43vtjlhm7OQP7vih2T7UrLdyD_dwLGLTcK9z2Jqu0aLs04JKIFSJ28ujXr4MQ5p0tMovlRy1YX4/s1600-h/July+8+TFM-unedited+201.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiw5MaIpXuROErJO94Plj14vsO51dsyPff0WUFjvBlfid83Q9lVzd3gltEqy3Gb3zL43vtjlhm7OQP7vih2T7UrLdyD_dwLGLTcK9z2Jqu0aLs04JKIFSJ28ujXr4MQ5p0tMovlRy1YX4/s320/July+8+TFM-unedited+201.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387732913559008226" border="0" /></a><br />I love everything about the Twilight Farmers Market. Remember when it was 113 degrees and close to 2000 people showed up to get their fruit and vegetables from growers like Carl at Sea Cat Gardens or Maya of Maya's Gardens? <a href="http://citadelle-plaza-glendale-arizona.blogspot.com/2009/07/snow-brings-smiles-to-twlight-farmers.html">SEE HERE...</a><br /><br />My husband would bring our dog, Wrigley and they would sit at a table at <a href="http://www.tuttisantiristorante.com">Tutti Santi's ristorante</a> , order a glass of wine and a pizza while I went about doing the weekly shopping. And, we never ate so well as we did last summer.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6YXJVEGn_gCtcDOFYLYyoYlDzUoSpX68El1WwjOhgxogRxNJD23MjdT6xcn5A7K2LHZl8TrV1_AfENhF-dJKFB4xkfU8zA1d5AKlYIFTvaxwaPu2p7v5IXToEEIqS6WtKcwo8rxZT3BU/s1600-h/June+24+TFM+010.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6YXJVEGn_gCtcDOFYLYyoYlDzUoSpX68El1WwjOhgxogRxNJD23MjdT6xcn5A7K2LHZl8TrV1_AfENhF-dJKFB4xkfU8zA1d5AKlYIFTvaxwaPu2p7v5IXToEEIqS6WtKcwo8rxZT3BU/s320/June+24+TFM+010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387732923882734642" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8jQ9Ia92h9FQMrMDUKdl1C_7V8DidJYGIXCUJ_4prAhgRsm_5s_gxzYWzHZl9gwt9UXwg9UvmSDcrh50dWedhjeJeAJRX2DrI0hnRBpAVqkhqZlIGo1dOUbkYPm1J7_zOKRBCiapSG24/s1600-h/July+15+TFM-edited+069.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8jQ9Ia92h9FQMrMDUKdl1C_7V8DidJYGIXCUJ_4prAhgRsm_5s_gxzYWzHZl9gwt9UXwg9UvmSDcrh50dWedhjeJeAJRX2DrI0hnRBpAVqkhqZlIGo1dOUbkYPm1J7_zOKRBCiapSG24/s320/July+15+TFM-edited+069.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387732906399845682" border="0" /></a>The Twilight Farmers Market has its own Twitter account starting this week; if you want to follow to see what's going on each week, go to TwilightMarket and follow us!<br /><br />The hours have changed to accommodate the cooler weather and the fact that it gets darker earlier. Of course, many of us are planning to show then enjoy a cocktail at <a href="http://corbinsbarandgrill.com">Corbin's bar & grill</a>, a glass of wine and light supper at <a href="http://nextcoffeecompany.com">Next Coffee</a> or wine and pasta dinner at Tutti Santi's. It's the perfect date night, if you ask me! Or that perfect place to go and get an ice cream cone after football or soccer practice! We look forward to seeing you there. Be sure to tell your friends and neighbors that the Twilight Farmers Market is back for all to enjoy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179142792017520858.post-29934617049496896482009-09-11T09:52:00.024-07:002009-09-20T13:18:49.642-07:00Grand Re-Opening Celebrations on September 25-26 at the Citadelle PlazaSome of you may have seen one of our flyers asking you to <span style="font-style: italic;">save the date</span> for the weekend of September 25-27 for our Grand Re-Opening Celebrations. You may have asked yourselves why a "GRAND RE-OPENING?" Did we close our doors at some point? What new has opened? Why are we so excited about the Citadelle Plaza and are planning so many fun events in one weekend? These are all great questions and you've come to the right place for your answers!<br /><br />The Citadelle Plaza originally opened their doors in 2007 with a wonderful design and a handful of unique shops and services for the upscale client in the North Valley area. The timing was difficult as the state and the country began the serious economic downturn we have all experienced for the past two years. The original Owner went bankrupt and was forced to sell many of his properties, including the prized Citadelle Plaza. These announcements went all over the Internet and many neighbors, tourists and the like, assumed that the Plaza had closed. But the store owners and restaurants were very much alive! They each worked hard and kept their loyal clients happy with quality services and goods, and offering amazing customer service.<br /><br />Approximately six months ago, Bill Metzler/ West Coast Capital Partners acquired the Citadelle Plaza. He immediately put <a href="http://www.gpe1.com/management_services">GPE Management Services </a>into the property management role and within weeks you began to see dramatic improvements to the Plaza. If you haven't had the pleasure of meeting Diana Gobet (the property manager), go up to her office on-site and say hello!<br /><br />Soon, new stores began to open like State Farm, Canyon Physical Therapists, Stein Chiropractic, Blissful Yoga, and the Melting Pot is scheduled to open November 1st, too. This alone is cause for celebration!<br /><br />The new Owner thought we should all celebrate with our Glendale neighbors, our West Valley residents (and other people further away who have discovered this wonderful shopping center!) with a weekend full of fun parties and events. Who doesn't like a party?<br /><br />We begin the celebration with a fun, family night of activities. We wanted that small town, family experience like so many people enjoyed growing up in the Midwest. So, help your child decorate up his "wheels" (bikes, wagons, scooters, etc) and join our parade around the center. <a href="http://www.nextcoffeecompany.com/">Next Coffee</a> will have delicious hamburgers and roasted corn and yummy brownies for purchase on the courtyard. There are five categories for the kids' "wheels" to win trophies & smoothies: 'Most Patriotic', 'Funniest', 'Coolest', 'Prettiest', and 'Best Overall'.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEQPqWrSCH6hUUqoYRrUZ6Rd8HVegdOBTPTTNmsSaUUfDDh-3rJIyjwtzLESp-jfKXjSH3rjouc2GovKNcwWuFHv7-g33poZuMOd5B2-5Ytg0OOP8ndrSppBT4Eefa5I5W2McB8o4MOPE/s1600-h/Pfluger.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEQPqWrSCH6hUUqoYRrUZ6Rd8HVegdOBTPTTNmsSaUUfDDh-3rJIyjwtzLESp-jfKXjSH3rjouc2GovKNcwWuFHv7-g33poZuMOd5B2-5Ytg0OOP8ndrSppBT4Eefa5I5W2McB8o4MOPE/s320/Pfluger.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383644749613078514" border="0" /></a><br />Bring your classic cars and motorcycles for an old-fashioned cruise around the center, too! Or, just come to see the area reserved for exotic and classic cars. How about a race car from one of the West Valley's up and coming stars for NASCAR? That's right, <a href="http://www.victorpfluger.com/about.htm">Victor Pfluger </a>will be in his race outfit and is bringing his car for photo ops and he will be signing autographs.<br /><br />Be sure to visit the information booth where we will be selling raffle tickets for prizes to benefit a Glendale-based charity, the AZ Myeloma Network. You can sign up for their 5K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Fun Run called the <a href="http://www.arizonarunningeventsco.com/">'Race for Hope for All Cancers' </a>(October 18th at Westgate City Center). We West-Siders all stick together for a common cause!<br /><br />While, you're here, be sure to visit the best shopping in Glendale at our boutiques, too. They all have specials running for the Grand Re-Opening weekend.<br /><br />Saturday, we celebrate with a Runway Extravaganza and we have partnered with <a href="http://www.movin975.com/">MOViN 97.5</a> from 6-9PM on the Plaza and from 9 PM on at Glendale's finest nightclub, the <a href="http://sangrialuxelounge.com/">Sangria Luxe Lounge</a>. Be sure to sign up for the Ultimate Flyaway Giveaway: 2 airlines tickets to Las Vegas, 2-night stay at the Mandalay Bay and two tickets to the <a href="http://justintimberlake.com/news/justin_timberlake_and_friends_concert_tickets_on_sale">Justin Timberlake and friends concert</a> (October 17). The only place you can sign up to win is at the Citadelle Plaza at this event. So, tell your friends about this exciting offer!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3jn6xZPBizT-AmdTSI1ZNcs4ga5l7eVZx91KArnGJYVjV1ihFhXwbURt0mVoBvwzQgmkmL3oigSM8lwMMdhDWiVJIvdXHgDntJC3JLglPRVzz0dbNXKX56uBoLXT_Tr_dl3XeNSx_WeY/s1600-h/justin-timberlake-b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 232px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3jn6xZPBizT-AmdTSI1ZNcs4ga5l7eVZx91KArnGJYVjV1ihFhXwbURt0mVoBvwzQgmkmL3oigSM8lwMMdhDWiVJIvdXHgDntJC3JLglPRVzz0dbNXKX56uBoLXT_Tr_dl3XeNSx_WeY/s320/justin-timberlake-b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383645626417147250" border="0" /></a><br />The runway will showcase many of our merchants with Zumba class demos from <a href="http://www.oasispt.com/">Oasis</a> personal training facility, Yoga demos from <a href="http://www.blissfulyoga.net/">Blissful Yoga Studio</a>, hair extension demo with Coco Sanders of <a href="http://www.appearanceshairdesign.com/">Appearances</a> (located in <a href="http://www.citadelleplaza.com/promotional%20-material/%C3%A2%C2%80%C2%8BVivaldi-Salon-Suites.pdf">Vivaldi Hair Suites</a>) and Hair Shimmers from <a href="http://indulgemedspa.com/">Indulgence Salon and Boutique</a> to name just a few. Then from 8:00 PM to 8:45 PM, our boutiques will provide an exciting Fashion Show. This is one show you will not want to miss. <a href="http://www.footklan.com/">Foot Klan</a> will also be performing in between segments of the Fashion Show!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179142792017520858.post-31644296964138849892009-09-08T16:49:00.005-07:002009-09-08T17:17:16.105-07:00Blissful Yoga Studio Has a Busy First WeekThe newest tenant at the Citadelle Plaza, the Blissful Yoga Studio opened their doors this week, offering free yoga classes all week. I finally got the chance to take a class on Labor Day. It won't be my last class, that's for sure!<br /><br />The Studio is wonderfully decorated with a gorgeous floor, a yoga wall that takes up one whole wall and these cute glass light fixtures for nighttime class use. There are two rooms for yoga classes. One is designed specifically for hot yoga. (I get hot enough in a regular class, but everyone around me in class said I would really enjoy the hot room, too). <br /><br />The class I took was a FLOW class and the instructor kept us moving for 60 minutes but the time flew by for me. Halfway through, I began thinking about which class I will take next (there are more than 20 classes a week to choose from). There are plenty of package specials listed on their website (<a href="http://blissfulyoga.net">Go here...</a>) so whatever works in your schedule they have a plan that's right for you.<br /><br />Of course, you have to try the yoga wall sometime. I do not know anything about the wall yet but plan to learn about and try this out next week. I hear it's simply the best stretch exercise around and it's the first Yoga Wall(TM) in Arizona. <br /><br />After class I did a little shopping at this terrific shopping center in Glendale, AZ. Haute C had all their jeans on sale for $99 and I got a 55 minute full body massage at <a href="http://elementsarrowheadranch.com">Elements</a>. Now that's my kind of Labor Day! I'd say, rather blissful.<br /><br />What are you waiting for? Call 623-977-YOGA and attend a yoga class or two! You'll be glad you did.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179142792017520858.post-72716952863664572832009-08-19T22:15:00.008-07:002009-08-19T23:12:51.660-07:00The Citadelle Plaza Replaces Meteor Showers with Lighting and Rain ShowersNow, this won't be the first time I have been called 'Polly Anna' before in my life, but if we can't have a beautiful evening event to showcase the Perseid Meteor Shower at least we can provide the community of Glendale with a much needed rain shower! Isn't it just like Mother Nature to select the one event that needs clear skies to be perfect, and give us rain and one amazing electrical storm to boot?!<br /><br />Around 8:30 PM, the most amazing R&B band I've heard in a decade, called <a href="http://www.myspace.com/soulpowerbandaz">Soul Power</a>, started to play. I looked up and right behind them (about 5 miles away) was the largest strikes of lighting bolting towards out party at the Citadelle Plaza, on the night of August 12th.<br /><br />The Meteor Shower Party event started around 6 PM without a hint of trouble. About 400 children picked up their space passports and began visiting the seven space stations provided by the <a href="http://www.azchallenger.org/">AZ Challenger Center</a> (located in Peoria). We had a demonstration stage for liquid nitrogen, one for dry ice and comets, a station for our younger kids to make comets and exploding Alka Seltzer rockets and the galaxy shop to purchase some yummy space ice cream or blow-up aliens!<br /><br />One of the favorite stations was the picture taking station with outfits and props from the <a href="http://www.azchallenger.org/">Challenger Center</a>. <a href="http://citadelleplaza.com/event-photos-at-the-citadelle-plaza.php"> Go here </a>to see the adorable kids ( and family) pictures. I have to say that the kids who attended this special event were all so cute!<br /><br />Okay, I have to show you at least a couple pictures in this post, right?:<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivLX6gqT7Fiw6VCFOBbJhjqj-z3-SE9Xp0htZwm0wm2yxkjmMrPlPcu67NS_u2PYvSbPfwayLaQkYHY91qcDCbPGs0pYjUN251M68eZadxgVn324PvCIhjpXBboqEB1UFpasVccUrfgqk/s1600-h/August+12+Meteorite+014.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivLX6gqT7Fiw6VCFOBbJhjqj-z3-SE9Xp0htZwm0wm2yxkjmMrPlPcu67NS_u2PYvSbPfwayLaQkYHY91qcDCbPGs0pYjUN251M68eZadxgVn324PvCIhjpXBboqEB1UFpasVccUrfgqk/s320/August+12+Meteorite+014.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371920112794727058" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgloeTI7sDdDENo_xwj8t4h0tdLsvmyNy0gkXtiS8hVO0VvfNUVMG7mqQ7veERsFoTzITlYyKFGtXKtDhMS_YmKun8H5kG35tztU4TQcD1Unx74rCIufZFYmU7_OG85gbzhXrBnTS-VtL8/s1600-h/August+12+Meteorite+029.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgloeTI7sDdDENo_xwj8t4h0tdLsvmyNy0gkXtiS8hVO0VvfNUVMG7mqQ7veERsFoTzITlYyKFGtXKtDhMS_YmKun8H5kG35tztU4TQcD1Unx74rCIufZFYmU7_OG85gbzhXrBnTS-VtL8/s320/August+12+Meteorite+029.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371920887588777522" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzzXDC1JpmleDPjshGt6WgwWu1ARoIYNGJf72JtbTAvEu3FwL6EUGX1vvmw0GAkYLHvEATA1LpWpYD_PtGfTgu8iiQ4vtFdULzplpISjpcmrNDXXI2zPIDHxQ-DxQzqdNgIYS3AyjE2IM/s1600-h/August+12+Meteorite+017.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzzXDC1JpmleDPjshGt6WgwWu1ARoIYNGJf72JtbTAvEu3FwL6EUGX1vvmw0GAkYLHvEATA1LpWpYD_PtGfTgu8iiQ4vtFdULzplpISjpcmrNDXXI2zPIDHxQ-DxQzqdNgIYS3AyjE2IM/s320/August+12+Meteorite+017.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371920894269147410" border="0" /></a>Aren't they adorable?<br /><br />We also had the ASU Touchable Meteorite display at one space station and the legendary Tony LaConte brought several high-powered telescopes for guests to see Jupiter and the stars above, at least until the storm hit! As the gigantic rain drops began to hit the pavement, everyone ran into Sangria Luxe Lounge, Corbins bar & grill or Tutti Santi's ristorante (to enjoy dancing and dining inside under cover) as fast as their legs could move. Tony and his crew were busy getting these very expensive telescopes into their vehicles and we were busy moving the rental items under cover, too.<br /><br />Just before the rains came, our new tenant <a href="http://www.%20blissfullyoga.net/">Blissful Yoga </a>(coming September 1st) did a nice yoga demonstration. We are all really forward to taking classes with Rosa and her staff!<br /><br />I would have liked to be able to lay on the air mattresses under the stars and watched a fantastic meteor shower while listening to the sweet sounds of the Motown band, but this was not the grand plan this year. Our glasses that lit up and sparkled will just have to wait to be used at another great event at the Citadelle Plaza. Maybe next year???<br /><br />A special thanks to all those in the community who came out under threatening skies, to the amazing staff at the AZ Challenger Center and especially to our evening sponsor the <a href="http://www.mark-taylor.com/sanprado/index.asp">two Mark Taylor communities</a> located just to the south and north of the Citadalle Plaza. If you have not yet visited <a href="http://marktaylor.pcdem.com/properties.aspx">these communities, </a>head over and ask for Karen or Kaycee. Both apartment communities offer the best amenities, great floor layouts and well-kept grounds for their 0ne-, tow and three-bedrooms places. We are glad to be their neighbors.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a title="blocked::http://citadelleplaza.com/event-photos-at-the-citadelle-plaza.php" href="http://citadelleplaza.com/event-photos-at-the-citadelle-plaza.php">http://citadelleplaza.com/event-photos-at-the-citadelle-plaza.php</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179142792017520858.post-30524186201650557022009-08-11T07:44:00.005-07:002009-08-11T08:00:41.670-07:00Shopping Spree Winner's a DollLet's face it, giving away a $500 shopping Spree to be used anyway a person would like at any of the stores in the Citadelle Plaza is not a hard task! It's a fun part of the job for sure. And having partners like <a href="http://www.midfirst.com/">MidFirst Bank</a> is also a very pleasant experience. They provided this shopping spree drawing as well as the ATM machine at the Twilight Farmers Markets this summer. But what made this drawing so delightful was meeting our winner, Nicole at <a href="http://www.nextcoffeecompany.com/">Next Coffee</a> this week.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo0ItRHpTeZ7MK6jdMbSWPNVNGcvAD5Xd0gOgXJlc28zV-dnHPedocTMp5X_TZHO6O_Hg4y5ZLyVRO7xioIz3Mqs-zR8M5j7pacQxTgU0KMyjinFZTmyIXnLKEEGFMhzM8ZcqOeMEe07o/s1600-h/CIMG8980.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo0ItRHpTeZ7MK6jdMbSWPNVNGcvAD5Xd0gOgXJlc28zV-dnHPedocTMp5X_TZHO6O_Hg4y5ZLyVRO7xioIz3Mqs-zR8M5j7pacQxTgU0KMyjinFZTmyIXnLKEEGFMhzM8ZcqOeMEe07o/s400/CIMG8980.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368719440237501650" border="0" /></a>(That's her on the left)<br /><br />Nicole Pease came up and introduced herself. She told us a funny story about her husband who said, "you won $50 bucks, that's great, we can go get a pizza!" She said, "no, they said $500!" Now that could be a lot of pizza! But Nicole is expecting a child soon, so we were thinking more about a pampering massage or a personal training session at Oasis or how about a some new earrings from AMG jewelry and design? So many possibilities................<br /><br />Good luck with your new addition to the family, Nicole, and thank you for attending so many of our Twilight Farmers Markets and making the Citadelle Plaza your family's favorite gathering spot for dining and shopping in Glendale!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179142792017520858.post-34024713124309997262009-07-31T14:40:00.007-07:002009-07-31T15:07:52.720-07:00MidFirst Bank Draws the Winner for Citadelle Plaza Shopping SpreeThanks to the thousands of people who entered the drawing for a $500 shopping spree for the Citadelle Plaza, at the past nine Twilight Farmers Markets! And special thanks to <a href="http://www.midfirst.com/">MidFirst Bank</a> for providing us with $500 for this shopping spree. Their motto is "more than you can expect from a bank" and we could not agree more. When we called and asked if they could provide our farmers market with a portable ATM machine for our shoppers, they had one brought out for the very next market.
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">We are proud to announce that Nicole Pease is our winner!!</span>
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<br />We emailed her to tell her she won just yesterday and we look forward to meeting her and presenting her with the certificate to spent at any of the Citadelle Plaza's stores, next week. She told us that she had attended most of our summer series of the Twilight Farmers Market and had really enjoyed them all. We hope she has fun spending this money at the many fine selections of restaurants, clothing boutiques, hair salons, chiropractor or personal training. Doesn't that sound like fun?
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<br />My next blog will show you all the fun we had at the last Twilight Farmers Market on July 29th. There are just so many great pictures, I am having a hard time selecting the shots to use!
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<br />Please vote for our farmers market in this national contest (currently we hold the #90 position but moving up rapidly!) Go to: <a href="http://www.care2.com/farmersmarket">http://www.care2.com/farmersmarket</a>, find AZ, Glendale and the Twilight Market, just add your name, your email address and a comment if you'd like. Then Twitter it, Facebook it and email to all your friends to vote, too. We really do need every one's help to win. 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I always love hearing beautiful voices singing a Capella.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis4b1lgluSAiWIpRu6lKrJlFrPnISWc2H66h7AFr5i-BZFj8M9ZjZFD6pc9nebTqn4dAJ7OJ-23BPe2tBJ4iUgEH_9Nr-J8aKw3SFdMmG5bWfGQZCXvsHso0cnF6UMvmnJJTBM9yRLK-s/s1600-h/July+22+TFM-edited+014.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 216px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis4b1lgluSAiWIpRu6lKrJlFrPnISWc2H66h7AFr5i-BZFj8M9ZjZFD6pc9nebTqn4dAJ7OJ-23BPe2tBJ4iUgEH_9Nr-J8aKw3SFdMmG5bWfGQZCXvsHso0cnF6UMvmnJJTBM9yRLK-s/s320/July+22+TFM-edited+014.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362876639675556082" border="0" /></a><br />The sun was trying its hardest to put a damper on people's spirits, but to no avail. The sail awnings that the Citadelle Plaza recently installed give ample shade to the courtyard but also allows the breeze to flow though.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsoO4Wo9B-D9I8-L2pD3oxbFsZodOLWC79MRfzqMOR3JLwD7hOzSEJYextRvseXT4pQ3Jnkz6OI6cHlNYUJm-oaWJB9kOihTzTqovimChzMjWISrA74dMvgTkxlIR-KzgHh8JljTDIEE8/s1600-h/July+22+TFM-edited+004.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsoO4Wo9B-D9I8-L2pD3oxbFsZodOLWC79MRfzqMOR3JLwD7hOzSEJYextRvseXT4pQ3Jnkz6OI6cHlNYUJm-oaWJB9kOihTzTqovimChzMjWISrA74dMvgTkxlIR-KzgHh8JljTDIEE8/s320/July+22+TFM-edited+004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362876668328269362" border="0" /></a>The classically-trained guitarist Nenid Saciv played on the main stage providing soothing sounds to shop to.<br /><br />And of course, icy cold snow cools you down in seconds. Want to see how snow gets made in Arizona? Well, you hire <a href="http://aziceman.com">AZ Iceman</a> and they send out two enormous trucks filled with bags of ready-made ice. Here is a picture of Art Gomez with the spout that crushes up the ice to make AZ snow:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ5jSGZzQsVw8umDF_uxd2etIQh88Gw_8Xkptkuu5oOJ7SM0t7KM68tyjLkrlrt0stQHKXFksyz6_DhF_DldJrVrq5vz4UsHXRYRt-rcpZ0my21yocCZs6K6CTPyFZqzaU1hrFfq2VAuQ/s1600-h/July+22+TFM-edited+012.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ5jSGZzQsVw8umDF_uxd2etIQh88Gw_8Xkptkuu5oOJ7SM0t7KM68tyjLkrlrt0stQHKXFksyz6_DhF_DldJrVrq5vz4UsHXRYRt-rcpZ0my21yocCZs6K6CTPyFZqzaU1hrFfq2VAuQ/s320/July+22+TFM-edited+012.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362879587461850642" border="0" /></a><br />Once the snow fills the "hay corral", the kids jump in. I think this puppy would have joined them if he was not on a leash!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgfYR4_Dremsr2ZdQUL4ar0EmodnqT8ltsLkVGuizcTsPzxJThjlipBV5TgUB0j3aoXODzFwEvoIJQJRfgGNN4uOIrGFsRDz_xvGBNEL9-bHO7FK8JrG9mqmWQ-blyjup8Jqyy63TVyPA/s1600-h/July+22+TFM-edited+005.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgfYR4_Dremsr2ZdQUL4ar0EmodnqT8ltsLkVGuizcTsPzxJThjlipBV5TgUB0j3aoXODzFwEvoIJQJRfgGNN4uOIrGFsRDz_xvGBNEL9-bHO7FK8JrG9mqmWQ-blyjup8Jqyy63TVyPA/s320/July+22+TFM-edited+005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362878185263140306" border="0" /></a><br />I do not know this group of boys, but they remind me of my boys when they were younger (always together, goofing around, having a blast):<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcfbjd3PxgsHEpWyJ1orrc2K5QwnWkFBMzsPRExBcnTp7c0iS03_c9VnG7Q6UtgAsDVD2XXdp99m1t08RHIpeMtttfKRw8_gJBe1Cmz9nebQl_QfBu7ySXKrZyNPsPG7xZTv6p8GngqbA/s1600-h/July+22+TFM-edited+006.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcfbjd3PxgsHEpWyJ1orrc2K5QwnWkFBMzsPRExBcnTp7c0iS03_c9VnG7Q6UtgAsDVD2XXdp99m1t08RHIpeMtttfKRw8_gJBe1Cmz9nebQl_QfBu7ySXKrZyNPsPG7xZTv6p8GngqbA/s320/July+22+TFM-edited+006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362878194335971890" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdFynMApAQVWbymJSScjyLy8iOlm7qpsOt8DIaEk9ZZ7lpsLfy1pBya8wTJkynBsYfSNDx1CO6sVbduginluZPpOKElPJeQFSU6THSs1OgoKf3Hq2ciunYkWGBKiPW4EpEP8yM9H6qDCw/s1600-h/July+22+TFM-edited+007.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdFynMApAQVWbymJSScjyLy8iOlm7qpsOt8DIaEk9ZZ7lpsLfy1pBya8wTJkynBsYfSNDx1CO6sVbduginluZPpOKElPJeQFSU6THSs1OgoKf3Hq2ciunYkWGBKiPW4EpEP8yM9H6qDCw/s320/July+22+TFM-edited+007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362878196527609234" border="0" /></a><br />This little girl with the adorable outfit covered in flowers, made the world's smallest snowman:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ODAhTYBwEqhxhVU9ulO-KcWajAWYJGl5OiFp-PGDWMd3GtLFv0j9omaydVO94kTTK_kWxOgc238WbMsVs2sNo_CqQI9tk_s4zV1xVPFjwnbEjqRFbwKz_0h15kj5wMgr8Vanwmcf0mE/s1600-h/July+22+TFM-edited+008.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ODAhTYBwEqhxhVU9ulO-KcWajAWYJGl5OiFp-PGDWMd3GtLFv0j9omaydVO94kTTK_kWxOgc238WbMsVs2sNo_CqQI9tk_s4zV1xVPFjwnbEjqRFbwKz_0h15kj5wMgr8Vanwmcf0mE/s320/July+22+TFM-edited+008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362878205065209314" border="0" /></a>We had several new vendors participating in the Twilight Farmers Market. One vendor grows a very ancient grain and made cookies and breads using this grain is wheat-free. They were very interesting to talk to and I learned a great deal about the grain varieties:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGUtsMCv-cRvW5mYX5K_48Ypb5VqHKa3t54XzNunnwhJVsdYo84e5cZVOgoVvzUxecKfnPuMHC-FJEZi-CvbJH_kMH5crfmafUEaCPV9lnJGCkhpl-hoxHsv0x5cUWL9Wnb5QqHqr6Z8E/s1600-h/July+22+TFM-edited+003.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGUtsMCv-cRvW5mYX5K_48Ypb5VqHKa3t54XzNunnwhJVsdYo84e5cZVOgoVvzUxecKfnPuMHC-FJEZi-CvbJH_kMH5crfmafUEaCPV9lnJGCkhpl-hoxHsv0x5cUWL9Wnb5QqHqr6Z8E/s320/July+22+TFM-edited+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362876657674513202" border="0" /></a>We had a group of Glendale Firemen stop by to buy vegetables and fruit (which probably contributes to the great shape they are in and their bright white teeth!)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuFlvq8zR0yF0mMgRFnwgsqlZ-FfP3KJ1uys9rd2zIIUNr8gbJOGP6Y5y1zu1FTf6zBdvPlleOD_2ltaGp7hL8uMvg0SDzD04I-a0lk2kWtlqJw3hZYcccv1-I3aRSZL145CVh_T3SZAo/s1600-h/July+22+TFM-edited+009.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuFlvq8zR0yF0mMgRFnwgsqlZ-FfP3KJ1uys9rd2zIIUNr8gbJOGP6Y5y1zu1FTf6zBdvPlleOD_2ltaGp7hL8uMvg0SDzD04I-a0lk2kWtlqJw3hZYcccv1-I3aRSZL145CVh_T3SZAo/s320/July+22+TFM-edited+009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362878212113745922" border="0" /></a>The back stage area located in front of the Haute C and BUSY BODIES business' had activity all night long. Briana Lefevers and Andrew Pelt played guitar and sang for the audience. <br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihfUkLyMlpqQTbPMGdGnjEUuTba0AONZYa6N6x3ytKH-oJMs7zVEzzyqdJq6aOs565LGDOpYRJkFGlOrvoGgvAiRRlysMo0fgzvt9DOHhx_S235NORlQkXoLyYQNFFXnRlga8o4szkL6o/s1600-h/July+22+TFM-edited+001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihfUkLyMlpqQTbPMGdGnjEUuTba0AONZYa6N6x3ytKH-oJMs7zVEzzyqdJq6aOs565LGDOpYRJkFGlOrvoGgvAiRRlysMo0fgzvt9DOHhx_S235NORlQkXoLyYQNFFXnRlga8o4szkL6o/s320/July+22+TFM-edited+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362876645626836386" border="0" /></a><br />Her voice was quite beautiful:<br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD5uU0Del_lP5h2WWjFHbRDThRazsmvZQh-Ah3mLRRBShyphenhyphenw1nWNlB07fctM0G-Yrlahiyc_B3krHZQ5WWSyX4TYbxWEk07bFoq9h0Zp3uNUzR_zvIvVVBP57l-xb9C6L9_Mn4GvffKWbU/s1600-h/July+22+TFM-edited+002.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD5uU0Del_lP5h2WWjFHbRDThRazsmvZQh-Ah3mLRRBShyphenhyphenw1nWNlB07fctM0G-Yrlahiyc_B3krHZQ5WWSyX4TYbxWEk07bFoq9h0Zp3uNUzR_zvIvVVBP57l-xb9C6L9_Mn4GvffKWbU/s320/July+22+TFM-edited+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362876654357726898" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiLoQYUYb1zqehUdYlWM82SsDVvGnVOwk50ic31hkPEAR4aSMjZdAs5H4CNKnKHK66IhsuCjQvHYRTqilhQSVk97VU6k7yugXq3wm0NRKZezq9eb5QzbBih3arPNrDNS3W0iWZ7cWXVkM/s1600-h/July+22+TFM-edited+010.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiLoQYUYb1zqehUdYlWM82SsDVvGnVOwk50ic31hkPEAR4aSMjZdAs5H4CNKnKHK66IhsuCjQvHYRTqilhQSVk97VU6k7yugXq3wm0NRKZezq9eb5QzbBih3arPNrDNS3W0iWZ7cWXVkM/s320/July+22+TFM-edited+010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362879581670226930" border="0" />And the back stage had a red hot fashion show modeling clothes from Haute C:</a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWVkeN0f0gnygelgsMhw4VQT8wNGLxiUHesRDQWxR4ERRMsHka4f1351jlkuiHfwKpI1kV8ubKiu9tO8uiJ4PEk886izVHjCXYjyXkGjKsvQ_OzgouNm_v-XJOJRLlWZM5B41bvFXlWUc/s1600-h/July+22+TFM-edited+011.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWVkeN0f0gnygelgsMhw4VQT8wNGLxiUHesRDQWxR4ERRMsHka4f1351jlkuiHfwKpI1kV8ubKiu9tO8uiJ4PEk886izVHjCXYjyXkGjKsvQ_OzgouNm_v-XJOJRLlWZM5B41bvFXlWUc/s320/July+22+TFM-edited+011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362879583447071666" border="0" />Many people have made Wednesday night their night to meet with friends at the Citadelle Plaza for a glass of wine or enjoy dinner at Corbin's bar and grill. It's a nice way to end after shopping at the farmers market!</a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiju50_sB0b4C1gXjJIIGtTJsY9-Gjk9jdZvqhTT2CahG7FmlUKOfYx8-a4KhgVRZPac-nQH8djJJyjkkTrxwqCl-SCO0ZvJYCd3Twzt4IrRs0cKc2hmbPPRHO_zFqtj_HqzkJyzJP-8_U/s1600-h/July+22+TFM-edited+013.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiju50_sB0b4C1gXjJIIGtTJsY9-Gjk9jdZvqhTT2CahG7FmlUKOfYx8-a4KhgVRZPac-nQH8djJJyjkkTrxwqCl-SCO0ZvJYCd3Twzt4IrRs0cKc2hmbPPRHO_zFqtj_HqzkJyzJP-8_U/s320/July+22+TFM-edited+013.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362879599178827346" border="0" />July 29th is the last in the summer Twilight Farmers Market series. La </a><a href="http://lafiammaentertainment.com">Fiamma</a> (Fire Acrobatics) will be performing, <a href="http://jobingarena.com">Jobing</a>.com Arena will be giving tickets away for the Saltimbango show that runs from July 29-Aug 3, the Phoenix Coyote's mascot, Howler will ring the market bell and it'll be your last chance to play in the snow, too! Please be sure to join us.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179142792017520858.post-68934808393501037062009-07-19T16:20:00.001-07:002009-07-19T16:49:27.562-07:00Snow Brings Smiles to the Twlight Farmers MarketThis week's Twilight Farmers Market was filled with a little bit of everything: shopping, dining, music and dancing, baseball stars and of course, SNOW!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.azdiamondbacks.com/">Arizona Diamondbacks</a> catcher, Chris Snyder, rang the opening market bell. He was such a nice guy, singing autographs and balls for fans. Our manager of <a href="http://www.tuttisantiristorante.com/">Tutti Santi ristorante</a>, Deborah Leader handed him a basket of locally-grown vegetables and homemade goodies from the vendors at the market.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNNox2WRorgvMdThdR3BuFiZ1hk1-07nidPaFDPhNWHQCy3SwzxAfOwrlL8pUDHPRl3jbUH2aZbJY97BoEzE48EChZ2aDgAWect9UjlMQ95__hXYl4oXDwVy0p242UsTPP6Hlqrj8rGz4/s1600-h/July+15+TFM-edited+027.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNNox2WRorgvMdThdR3BuFiZ1hk1-07nidPaFDPhNWHQCy3SwzxAfOwrlL8pUDHPRl3jbUH2aZbJY97BoEzE48EChZ2aDgAWect9UjlMQ95__hXYl4oXDwVy0p242UsTPP6Hlqrj8rGz4/s320/July+15+TFM-edited+027.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359606627096318978" border="0" /></a>There was so much going on at the Citadelle Plaza, I'm not sure where to begin:<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_T8GrFjCnhLLhPHZ9a9VjCT_bcXVRAHz9tacRKoCwhnXnALLuZ94G8SByfVi5Ec06EqX8rbbswlBaMrVkgjQUlTfJDjN6CpmtJieKmg9DOgjwk3SZNNhEqdnzJILgnGJ553mqTOqwtog/s1600-h/July+15+TFM-edited+038.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_T8GrFjCnhLLhPHZ9a9VjCT_bcXVRAHz9tacRKoCwhnXnALLuZ94G8SByfVi5Ec06EqX8rbbswlBaMrVkgjQUlTfJDjN6CpmtJieKmg9DOgjwk3SZNNhEqdnzJILgnGJ553mqTOqwtog/s320/July+15+TFM-edited+038.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359606636331706898" border="0" /></a><br />First, we had the amazing band, Shallow Water, playing for us. All over the center, you would see people clapping and singing to familiar songs as they did their weekly shopping. The horns were my favorite. During their short breaks, the <a href="http://www.jobingarena.com/">Jobing.com Arena </a>street team did drawings for Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire concert tickets. We sure to sign up at their table next to the information booth each week for the next concerts coming up at their fantastic arena.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2vCsrDkLkw0nEWouKLPgEKi5gV8aXlTIiSjRACCgGkn7qbhb34B32s79C4q5paOZ5tgigYJBcRL8F_t63Qe78vMh9SJXvlx5yJRP4TTSGw3jMGQ9O4R8xg9iN1_RM3hlFbgCwvc0bGOY/s1600-h/July+15+TFM-edited+096.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2vCsrDkLkw0nEWouKLPgEKi5gV8aXlTIiSjRACCgGkn7qbhb34B32s79C4q5paOZ5tgigYJBcRL8F_t63Qe78vMh9SJXvlx5yJRP4TTSGw3jMGQ9O4R8xg9iN1_RM3hlFbgCwvc0bGOY/s320/July+15+TFM-edited+096.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360303309316224162" border="0" /></a><br />Next, we had Scorch and the V.P. for the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, Ann Meyers, visiting and giving away some fun items , then went over to Next Coffee for a Heart Tools fundraiser.<br /><br />Six of our vendors had their family vacations this week and one grower was planting her new crops, but we welcome them all back for the July 22nd and 29th markets.<br /><br />The corn was plentiful and so very sweet:<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbXUMKKWl8b7jwkVhW4rTGkHfhyphenhyphenamZzXMFjVNPiPqyqgQwOq9fUmJZINOLF15D2z0FiRZ6j_zl90Sf79kgJx1RnjEKMz3Rud9cAQtG3VDzUcs4PFCY64uifr1ru156JrbKPITZq40FrOc/s1600-h/July+15+TFM-edited+046.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbXUMKKWl8b7jwkVhW4rTGkHfhyphenhyphenamZzXMFjVNPiPqyqgQwOq9fUmJZINOLF15D2z0FiRZ6j_zl90Sf79kgJx1RnjEKMz3Rud9cAQtG3VDzUcs4PFCY64uifr1ru156JrbKPITZq40FrOc/s320/July+15+TFM-edited+046.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360303296412720226" border="0" /></a>And the peppers, photographed here by our photographer, Laura Stone, looks like art but tastes divine:<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz8ZauJtbj6Je0xaKHCVf0b6qihtGXCBYtp_oIjIia7LFmzA18uCWbOBEhMAUKZb3SQDMeT-p_Hw9lKAaS_BNDwO1dMpbV1hXIg78GyyZro7wFiPHfYucKUNe68TowJ8T5gavRG_42KUg/s1600-h/July+15+TFM-edited+067.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz8ZauJtbj6Je0xaKHCVf0b6qihtGXCBYtp_oIjIia7LFmzA18uCWbOBEhMAUKZb3SQDMeT-p_Hw9lKAaS_BNDwO1dMpbV1hXIg78GyyZro7wFiPHfYucKUNe68TowJ8T5gavRG_42KUg/s320/July+15+TFM-edited+067.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360303300075708018" border="0" /></a>And speaking of divine, the Owner of Butter Devine is spoiling me rotten with her specialty butters. This week, I tried her special sea salt butter with a tangy twist, which turned out to be wonderful. I can never purchase butter from a grocery store again after buying from this vendor!<br /><br />Karen's Kreamery is always a hit with her frozen lemonade drinks and other frozen treats (just look for her multi-colored umbrella):<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdJYa1u8JlU9sog6sJBgceuqDD7Ox5LkLjXOKs7-tNFA5GAgmmIdXRpWA-ITlZp7ZQ3XAUEcd5_PzMrYVoJYHrIKNDxA1lcYe9BkZLkU4e3ei6_kddCPBrbSsmVm7HCd_YutCDTeD_WFA/s1600-h/July+15+TFM-edited+074.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdJYa1u8JlU9sog6sJBgceuqDD7Ox5LkLjXOKs7-tNFA5GAgmmIdXRpWA-ITlZp7ZQ3XAUEcd5_PzMrYVoJYHrIKNDxA1lcYe9BkZLkU4e3ei6_kddCPBrbSsmVm7HCd_YutCDTeD_WFA/s320/July+15+TFM-edited+074.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360303304041374290" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Kids made tortilla wraps with Chef Morgan this week and the Kids Adventure Fire Truck let kids shoot water out of a child-sized water hose! And the shop owners had all kinds of surprises for people visiting their shops. Indulge Med Spa kept people cool by making snow cones.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQPSp2EgDdsXRKrsxLeW4BErx9TkcxfuakWnXZNY7r5TRj9Mxsja2hKqE7H3LzWurHWOcSoWGQMO5S9-qevggM5jiVJhdiExAbUrcLCbWQCiQ-mbwO_vWp2o55U1gTYe6PPjXLzAw-25U/s1600-h/July+15+TFM-edited+059.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQPSp2EgDdsXRKrsxLeW4BErx9TkcxfuakWnXZNY7r5TRj9Mxsja2hKqE7H3LzWurHWOcSoWGQMO5S9-qevggM5jiVJhdiExAbUrcLCbWQCiQ-mbwO_vWp2o55U1gTYe6PPjXLzAw-25U/s320/July+15+TFM-edited+059.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359606653593905570" border="0" /></a><br />Haute C and Vivaldi Hair Suites provided a fashion show and hair demos that were really fun to watch. And you'll find wine, special drinks and homemade cookies in many of our stores, just to name a few tenant offerings.<br /><br />But, more than anything I will remember this week's Twilight Farmers Market for the joy some icy cold snow brought to faces of the children (and their parents!) who attended.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCslJ-oEHDNRuZk9mPVsHMbEksTzima7qZGy8rRTjDK_ctnixNfW91dB1PNE0pTgPvxi07xtrn9fzkqEU1_o4J2gcsY3m0FNbAcL6Hr5NDJxob8LKjXjMJVXf8leumYN31mKTi1qqMTJo/s1600-h/July+15+TFM-edited+108.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCslJ-oEHDNRuZk9mPVsHMbEksTzima7qZGy8rRTjDK_ctnixNfW91dB1PNE0pTgPvxi07xtrn9fzkqEU1_o4J2gcsY3m0FNbAcL6Hr5NDJxob8LKjXjMJVXf8leumYN31mKTi1qqMTJo/s320/July+15+TFM-edited+108.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360303318175581634" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Thanks to Steve Bales and Bales Hay Sales, who donated the hay that provided the edges to our snow playground! And the snow was made by <a href="http://www.aziceman.com/">AZ Iceman</a>. Yes, 5 tons of ice got crushed through a giant machine, making snow for everyone to play in.<br /><br />Looks like this younger brother's going to get his big brother all wet with a snowball:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnmGksr0FFf_Lms8oTKZ25ozcq5q7CWsQQ8LDTgoStPTwWFdYQH_6NyntVD09K5odqHAkQumjMCQk8c29WDhXEcDfS8BY6AKZZfv3LVPjvIHUjHDEJ_AHnnGl387SG3f4-8GKoqJ89lDg/s1600-h/July+15+TFM-edited+049.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnmGksr0FFf_Lms8oTKZ25ozcq5q7CWsQQ8LDTgoStPTwWFdYQH_6NyntVD09K5odqHAkQumjMCQk8c29WDhXEcDfS8BY6AKZZfv3LVPjvIHUjHDEJ_AHnnGl387SG3f4-8GKoqJ89lDg/s320/July+15+TFM-edited+049.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359606645952198354" border="0" /></a><br />Good, family fun; isn't that what summer is supposed to be about? Getting out with your family and enjoying each others' company. I think this adorable red-headed child's shirt says it all: "Focus All Attention Here"; as it should be!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-RL4RVAp7WlPhFIiwwRPkjaYBM3bSV0YgmuRR02gJ5XtqlIjy5J88Q49Yk9n8GTUqnoLfw0ObAq5FRXI5QaUcP4c5BW0UHiPG6rLGlaNUQYNqAD74vYcHgpx2QJR5fIWHhIhB48thA8I/s1600-h/July+15+TFM-edited+047.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-RL4RVAp7WlPhFIiwwRPkjaYBM3bSV0YgmuRR02gJ5XtqlIjy5J88Q49Yk9n8GTUqnoLfw0ObAq5FRXI5QaUcP4c5BW0UHiPG6rLGlaNUQYNqAD74vYcHgpx2QJR5fIWHhIhB48thA8I/s320/July+15+TFM-edited+047.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359606638435656962" border="0" /></a>At the July 22nd Twilight Farmers Market, we have a wonderful guitarist on the main stage and seeing that the weather continues to be hotter than normal....yes.....more SNOW. Please come and join us and as always, be sure to sign up for the end-of-summer shopping spree giveaways at the main information booth. You can sign up every week, so there's 2 more opportunities. And who doesn't like shopping at the Citadelle Plaza?<br /><br />Love our Market? Vote for us here: <a href="http://www.care2.com/farmersmarket/30977">http://www.care2.com/farmersmarket/30977</a>. Thanks!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179142792017520858.post-12498029881871696012009-07-14T21:40:00.003-07:002009-07-14T22:00:35.046-07:00Tomorrow Night's Weather Forecast: 100% Chance of SnowThere is so much to tell you about tomorrow night's Twilight Farmers Market, I do not know where to begin! This is one night you are not going to want to miss! Of course, we have 26 of the best AZ growers and artisan bakers (and a few vendors are off on vacation or planting their new crops this week and will be back next week).<br /><br />First, Chris Snyder, AZ Diamondback Catcher will ring the bell to open up the market. I love him and I am ready to see him back in action after the All-Star break.<br /><br />Next, we have Scorch and company coming to pay us a visit from the the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury.<br /><br />Shallow Water Band plans to liven up the market with their terrific selection of music. (Many of you may have heard them playing at the Peoria and Scottsdale Salty Senorita locations).<br /><br />Chef Morgan has some wonderful recipes for her kids cooking classes.<br /><br />The Kids Fire Truck Adventures are back for the kids, too.<br /><br />Shops like Zethina's, Vivaldi Hair, AMG Jewelry, Indulge Med Spa (to name just a few) have specials, sales and free services!<br /><br />But, the most exciting thing of all: <strong><a href="http://aziceman.com/">S N O W</a> ! ! ! !</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>That's right, there will be snow on site (look for the hay barrels). Just what you need when it's July in Arizona! </strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>We hope to see everyone out tomorrow night, 6-9 PM. </strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179142792017520858.post-88066125045250529092009-07-09T11:34:00.013-07:002009-07-09T15:09:15.272-07:00Twilight Farmers Market: Bigger, Better, And Red HotI am sitting down eating my breakfast (Chocolate Pumpkin Brownie) from the Sweet Art Bakery table from last night's Twilight Farmers Market at Citadelle Plaza in Glendale.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju6q0m8VjLUXIgNu1VsdZ2sDcXMlFpf19JxTY6ScagfVdf9eU1MXE6Krq489RECeERT3zJp-hsdxrSSGgt2VVxqt1u4E2eSqvRhNab6qD9mWu278TZHiJ_Xbcc5Ea5NxwfyDCiNnAk0C4/s1600-h/July+8+Blog+Post-19.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju6q0m8VjLUXIgNu1VsdZ2sDcXMlFpf19JxTY6ScagfVdf9eU1MXE6Krq489RECeERT3zJp-hsdxrSSGgt2VVxqt1u4E2eSqvRhNab6qD9mWu278TZHiJ_Xbcc5Ea5NxwfyDCiNnAk0C4/s320/July+8+Blog+Post-19.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356532769291019538" border="0" /></a>Yes, that's a breakfast food!<br /><br />The market had several new vendors last night. We welcome Siam's Gardens and her unusual and exotic vegetables and fruits:<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwObpNRQuO1BodcJbfJC0My1CiFewD6sfqH1xyDHCXeraUP37O09CIKwfMEn3zjWCLUQq28_1Ds4lCEPKeYXtvwQoessf1uvw6tOJeF6c7rTX1E88w8KsPzw-ivyaXLswVDRyaDIoU6nA/s1600-h/July+8+Blog+Post-5.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwObpNRQuO1BodcJbfJC0My1CiFewD6sfqH1xyDHCXeraUP37O09CIKwfMEn3zjWCLUQq28_1Ds4lCEPKeYXtvwQoessf1uvw6tOJeF6c7rTX1E88w8KsPzw-ivyaXLswVDRyaDIoU6nA/s320/July+8+Blog+Post-5.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356538237811300434" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaQmR9KS7ZV2KIPNSHCzo53gqbzxTDFcUY0a40KyuWgyS-sW5u3F1zTn3YFT9ygYceDtYBl3Msm9j2Sg0XPVQurVDoAoPhEnBhd-LLziiQo4cvbQAzjgC7eXI-SeA9AxLjaW4XeZ3eBNg/s1600-h/July+8+TFM-unedited+141.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaQmR9KS7ZV2KIPNSHCzo53gqbzxTDFcUY0a40KyuWgyS-sW5u3F1zTn3YFT9ygYceDtYBl3Msm9j2Sg0XPVQurVDoAoPhEnBhd-LLziiQo4cvbQAzjgC7eXI-SeA9AxLjaW4XeZ3eBNg/s320/July+8+TFM-unedited+141.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356540244586412866" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaQmR9KS7ZV2KIPNSHCzo53gqbzxTDFcUY0a40KyuWgyS-sW5u3F1zTn3YFT9ygYceDtYBl3Msm9j2Sg0XPVQurVDoAoPhEnBhd-LLziiQo4cvbQAzjgC7eXI-SeA9AxLjaW4XeZ3eBNg/s1600-h/July+8+TFM-unedited+141.jpg"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Gateau</span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaQmR9KS7ZV2KIPNSHCzo53gqbzxTDFcUY0a40KyuWgyS-sW5u3F1zTn3YFT9ygYceDtYBl3Msm9j2Sg0XPVQurVDoAoPhEnBhd-LLziiQo4cvbQAzjgC7eXI-SeA9AxLjaW4XeZ3eBNg/s1600-h/July+8+TFM-unedited+141.jpg"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">x ZoZo with their fresh croissants and Madeline's:</span></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1QQisNJ4q9ITS7-3ObYfPnB-KxP4A4CcbUySO-Dm9TMSW7LtjS6KFHnZr8kWAOQwxBMFBaLudZ1O1M8bXHg3WSr0H1tHAqKRY0lr34UFHlKZDMfeOweA964KOjkE1PLgZX95dKtqHTC0/s1600-h/July+8+Blog+Post-13.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1QQisNJ4q9ITS7-3ObYfPnB-KxP4A4CcbUySO-Dm9TMSW7LtjS6KFHnZr8kWAOQwxBMFBaLudZ1O1M8bXHg3WSr0H1tHAqKRY0lr34UFHlKZDMfeOweA964KOjkE1PLgZX95dKtqHTC0/s320/July+8+Blog+Post-13.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356540232231533634" border="0" /></a>And homemade granola from The Healthy Nut.<br /><br />The entertainment seemed to have a RED-HOT theme going with the Flamenco Del Sol dancers dancing to the soulful music by guitarist, Miguel Rodriquez:<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoUJeCFe0Y_6M40C7nCKIW2JOIYz0UKWXW-gH8kRng1u8SM3FiFOo3nUxY25aEALgCsiMZpX9LrL2IUglIl8zApq0-din5qwwlF-O6A_Yw8So9y8SAhQwD_-GbB_QVH-D-Rziwxspfl6Q/s1600-h/July+8+Blog+Post-2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoUJeCFe0Y_6M40C7nCKIW2JOIYz0UKWXW-gH8kRng1u8SM3FiFOo3nUxY25aEALgCsiMZpX9LrL2IUglIl8zApq0-din5qwwlF-O6A_Yw8So9y8SAhQwD_-GbB_QVH-D-Rziwxspfl6Q/s320/July+8+Blog+Post-2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356542920549638162" border="0" /></a>In Chef Morgan's 'It's Child's Play' Area, the children were content making and eating their yogurt, granola and berry concoctions:<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilHtBpZx7Qu4wUDkZmnxq495lUi9BMwKFUqoLmUQNpN5E6oe0FNWXUi61LxlZ97skoPjQTPKn2vLCRIDyl2tXmC-C49CPhK1sS7rnLjRsJuWf6AnBIERrxMwXK0EwGb8hEqJhcKO43jzY/s1600-h/July+8+Blog+Post-4.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilHtBpZx7Qu4wUDkZmnxq495lUi9BMwKFUqoLmUQNpN5E6oe0FNWXUi61LxlZ97skoPjQTPKn2vLCRIDyl2tXmC-C49CPhK1sS7rnLjRsJuWf6AnBIERrxMwXK0EwGb8hEqJhcKO43jzY/s320/July+8+Blog+Post-4.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356542922602359986" border="0" /></a><br />And every child's dream of becoming a fireman came true (if only for an evening) on the <a href="http://fantasticfiredept.com">Fire Truck Adventures for Kids</a>. They tried on kid-sized uniforms and got to pretend to drive the truck but <span style="font-style: italic;">really</span> toot the horn:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Ce-asoa4DQL7fbACbBnH1KZiET-4aVh6QX4kPfQf4nWiXk3MJgQpDL45HlX_XN0vkGl6Vne5MGN2XnesET6-XYLlwf40WE6NkqzniKdx9TNqFFp1PNG1DknvbvKkGW6SKyFtbV5tq3Q/s1600-h/July+8+Blog+Post-7.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Ce-asoa4DQL7fbACbBnH1KZiET-4aVh6QX4kPfQf4nWiXk3MJgQpDL45HlX_XN0vkGl6Vne5MGN2XnesET6-XYLlwf40WE6NkqzniKdx9TNqFFp1PNG1DknvbvKkGW6SKyFtbV5tq3Q/s320/July+8+Blog+Post-7.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356542930230973442" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh37aOVdHf3_U82L46SVz3lGCAwFIzPgmQcxPB-SxkyxONvg4umadeYpI9q304UTWFe-V-KOX-7fJLI7rcZp9K0ZlP2G7Ab23lYMf_PIIBv_R64oKtasQLfT3HYG-l6Ce8DZKI2ZyGOa-Q/s1600-h/July+8+Blog+Post-9.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAPX0OnmOANVSXt3dcYlyJVPBDb8ZrMPMN5s7hOpulSEHNCpFNecWI68ODIFUdgOM9e4aS-kLcj8MwyA751B_yPmjaAQqN3AJSu5bw-BIv3SQJyE9ZA2LKosdl9ny1RbOYLZ1Z2MYbmVY/s320/July+8+Blog+Post-17.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356554048416575938" border="0" /></a>And of course, those wonderful, local-grown fruits, vegetables and one of my favorites, specialty oils from Pastamore!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIV9TLD_kk9v0fBj1Ws0g754Dyh3l53hNUzYNKpz6eAhjPrJ1aDnwgZtwdr8KRD9nygYrGpWM-5owco2myOIdmJR4w1J3ZksLXKeaIrRduZUo0Zlw-eR32rc2daGZh8UhXrio8yKb9tGI/s1600-h/July+8+Blog+Post+3.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIV9TLD_kk9v0fBj1Ws0g754Dyh3l53hNUzYNKpz6eAhjPrJ1aDnwgZtwdr8KRD9nygYrGpWM-5owco2myOIdmJR4w1J3ZksLXKeaIrRduZUo0Zlw-eR32rc2daGZh8UhXrio8yKb9tGI/s320/July+8+Blog+Post+3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356554067926416386" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiDo64Lstd2DSJtxqPT9ovoLC4J4dijCqM_OD6ojmLi_nf2BgGpKop9Y0ReURnPnPi0MuQ0R59ac63V2p8TDOS0Ti2chV9A8XlS2qidjEz1jM1MdcT4MxhEPVBocgx11bWjOyk1wVEs5Y/s1600-h/July+8+Blog+Post-20.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiDo64Lstd2DSJtxqPT9ovoLC4J4dijCqM_OD6ojmLi_nf2BgGpKop9Y0ReURnPnPi0MuQ0R59ac63V2p8TDOS0Ti2chV9A8XlS2qidjEz1jM1MdcT4MxhEPVBocgx11bWjOyk1wVEs5Y/s320/July+8+Blog+Post-20.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356554038717552562" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-QFr-hw5rJ6CYED-bfFuyhoxB1-4fuG9GlWplwK_-ailuyEqloBlDPLVLtWw0QxOAdlCEDynqInyPvAB47mGZwxeDeeyEszV44r4YXXx-0IwaHS95uKOmzICj-yA5bzbAGKKvCNmE2E0/s1600-h/July+8+Blog+Post-18.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-QFr-hw5rJ6CYED-bfFuyhoxB1-4fuG9GlWplwK_-ailuyEqloBlDPLVLtWw0QxOAdlCEDynqInyPvAB47mGZwxeDeeyEszV44r4YXXx-0IwaHS95uKOmzICj-yA5bzbAGKKvCNmE2E0/s320/July+8+Blog+Post-18.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356554053938234978" border="0" /></a><br />July 15th we are looking forward to 'Shallow Water' playing. They are a great rock and roll band. See you soon!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179142792017520858.post-36425097393410573922009-07-06T15:49:00.004-07:002009-07-06T16:15:47.221-07:00Vote For Twilight Farmers Market in 2Care ContestIf you are reading this blog, you've probably also attended one of the Twilight Farmers Markets, right? Well, I have a little favor to ask....<br /><br />Local Harvest with 2Care is holding an online contest this summer where people all over the country are voting for who has the best Farmer Market. The Twilight Farmers Market just entered the contest this week, so we are a little behind some of the other markets...but not for long! Just click on the widget below, look for Arizona, then the Twilight Farmers Market.<br /><br />If we win, all the best AZ growers will want to have a booth here and give our wonderful growers and artisan bakers some much needed attention. <a href="http://www.arizonafarmersmarkets.com/">Arizona Community Farmers Markets </a>has been such great help providing us with great vendors, too.<br /><br />Send this post to your friends, too. The more the merrier!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.care2.com/farmersmarket/30977/?refer=15183.03.1246918858.493141" target="_blank"><img src="http://dingo.care2.com/contest/farmersmarket/banners/300x250.jpg" alt="love your farmers market contest - help your market win $5,000 - vote today!" /></a><br /><br />We thank you for your support!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179142792017520858.post-79901008036858070152009-06-29T13:04:00.010-07:002009-06-29T16:25:48.043-07:00Twilight Market Filled with Hot, Sticky, Happy People!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352845680762763538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha-YWWI2s3FE-EE0OiDLN_xU80d4Xwue79i_0MTHiL9k5fcI5sWzflzaCPn5IZxjOqDwhzhn1u5AxQqYUnXQHSHmhHbElDic78lKg-UOSxjeL1jo0c6zXbRt7zE8n20RA19xMl_u-6z0w/s320/June+24+TFM+028.jpg" /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Just over 2,000 people attended the June 24th Twilight farmers Market, even thought the temperature hovered around 100 degrees. The courtyard area seems to keep a gentle breeze blowing through it, for which we were all thankful, especially the cast members for Charlotte's Web from <a href="http://azbroadwaytheatre.com/">Arizona Broadway Theatre</a>. They were in full costume as they rang the market's opening bell.</div><div><div><div><div><br />The Pongaboys kept the place hopping by playing every one's favorite rock and roll tunes. They really were a fun group.</div><div></div><div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 326px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352848667181490466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnH5Gsg7KHcYaSATPm4bKxYh_9F-30vVElaWR7OdWF4ObxXAbEA1f60xNREUz0KGDJtFGR-ABt5kQEw4iqowocD3k513gSXXEfnNdnLrHOi2IGpt56CH6d2Aedl4j9IJNHENzHmw-vywg/s320/June+24+TFM+003.jpg" /></div><div>Equally as hot were the Ambush Make-Overs going on at the back stage area in front of the Haute C store! If you haven't visited the <a href="http://www.vivaldi.com/">Vivaldi Hair Suites</a>, you really should make a point to stop and see the most upscale hair salon in the state. Each hair stylist has their own room, some with patios! </div><div></div><div></div><div>The hair styles selected for these two women were perfect for the warm Arizona weather:</div><div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352849281547628802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcKaxAgwOvQqdLDp7edJgiI2BfZDEvQh7EfrS-sRObJcI0KUJAPG7CsLHRNbawMboJedr08oH6GLUrAq9L9WUv10oDPiGtJ0KV0hKnVaKBFPD9uqPmsl6HRFbTcah4dTPVTvrWDncAU8c/s320/June+24+TFM-2+020.jpg" /></div><div>So many people come each week to do their grocery shopping so they get to know the vendors. You can hear about their farms or just how they make the bread so delicious:</div><div></div><div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352848674188049922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5T0GNxtd7TNR_ricHu2Z4Kwsp5MhAAP4XtK0Ck-3o6sAZK0BBmSHyec0JPQ7YjTRskchnJ-xNhVbtEnYynPwYJHVVTRfKTPAoS7K9SGR7WRxKMpypjVtuwafCqydKW2HkAV5V8P8vfrc/s320/June+24+TFM-2+018.jpg" /></div><div></div><div>It's fun to talk to the men at the JH Grassfed Beef table. It gets your mouth watering for a big steak:</div><div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352848671893042194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLyeVEnrCsHgGtNgiIykRQfpLhCq-6gdWFjrD_0_Ch78mSRh90kgGgLuCAkcuuvHm8KA3xOihZbPSwQDdBgGaClJQcWBcsvlVQ1luGJSokcJnzc2exBJujDB_T-xfx_Xs5oE1xUeCq6Js/s320/June+24+TFM+123.jpg" /></div><div></div><div>For the kids, Christopher the Magician with his pet rabbit put on two fantastic shows followed by making balloon animals. Everyone wanted to pet the rabbit:</div><div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352848659782021826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3L9dsKMIjojSKbo_0hBjlqSJ4TV0BhkYQGBZCEv_4XhCd49_EBiDJ8wv_VZEWznzBcH4bCVqvG7DIQGU3kpiFrU42xvuasBcrT86JEu7KtB-AaitOVqpG6PKwaYBrM5WDFUfkSE8C3Xs/s320/June+24+TFM+086.jpg" /></div><div>As you could see, not only the children were mesmerized by some of Christopher's magic tricks:</div><div></div><div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352848652045751650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZoZ9Bxi5eB9VuWhhghj8RAN7P8D96H7t5zYJk0ihWw-yROs7N22x3d1NWk5tQy2He1wWdeGqcES0NXs-AyPIP9Jvtg32cu7O-EWgY_VhaQF6eUXgOZoe9f1ugxugWY1WhIkcbf2hBvV8/s320/June+24+TFM+072.jpg" /></div><div>I love watching kids laughing and really enjoying themselves!</div><div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352845689435948994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh53AiPFCz3zG_iCfav0UBo6tvPu1efquqhJpzk_wqty9JFPzeYTC2jGyUXAdCVUigOFOE2vcztE9Dqp_fA-gseeEMMmwnRPy80qgd97LjGyWQwRwfWg3orpyFHgDTqNVZZr-Rtw3Yopng/s320/June+24+TFM+079.jpg" /></div><div>Jobing Arena has a table right next to the information booth. Each week, they have graciously given away tickets to different concerts being held at <a href="http://www.jobingarena.com/">Jobing Arena</a>. Don't forget to stop by their table and place your name in this week's drawing! Here's one lucky winning couple: </div><div></div><div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352845687085430386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOt805RcpTqPww08ZDbo8LcAmJWhX3NNHDehrkFyrqHXXFG5wzKpGnhRb5LPGRaz9fzqT8ZQC1fSGamdGyKhI-PYqkYIFm7FMeVC9oKwHAswXF-T9qKzECxo6Xjzdbt9RPWqZN3cekpz8/s320/June+24+TFM+045.jpg" /></div><div>The Twilight Farmers Market really comes to life as the sun sets and the twinkly lights glow through the market umbrellas. Everyone seemed to relax and enjoy the last set the band played or enjoyed dining at <a href="http://tuttisantiristorante.com/">Tutti Santi </a>and <a href="http://corbinsbarandgrill.com/">Corbins bar & grill</a>. Their outdoor patio tables fill up pretty quick! </div><div><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352845678675465714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFXBF6o4pQqg0z0WguDF3-kPVZW8FZ4yDv6qTfy6r4imHrD_W6w1jQVHl7fkek_VZSUhUbxH1vFIW2RrnGqkdfmpQi58aCGPgsASnh9BhTTFsthlJ5GXGnvEzgxIKN6sHMFuIOkaVZue4/s320/June+24+TFM+027.jpg" /></div><div>July 1st Twilight Farmers Market is a patriotic theme:</div><div></div><div>Opening Bell: Luke Air Force Base Color Guard, Don (from <a href="http://www.nextcoffee.com/">Next Coffee</a>) playing the trumpet</div><div>Musical Entertainment: Cracker Jack Jazz Band</div><div></div><div>See you soon! </div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179142792017520858.post-70632391879944392562009-06-24T06:33:00.008-07:002009-06-24T11:43:53.131-07:00Christopher the Magician Performs Tonight!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUexUy2l2M-_cqUpyLOCoFTWtsfYlWKCQHauL4-sgrtxJlDCEy_sd-_XhwXPQmGvVmb_APNKt1pBn5CG7yiOhiKGdx7lj-VdLja5FklEFc7HIT_SDloBKPt0meybxHBl35PJeeYH74Pp8/s1600-h/christopherballoons.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350889628459665282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 231px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUexUy2l2M-_cqUpyLOCoFTWtsfYlWKCQHauL4-sgrtxJlDCEy_sd-_XhwXPQmGvVmb_APNKt1pBn5CG7yiOhiKGdx7lj-VdLja5FklEFc7HIT_SDloBKPt0meybxHBl35PJeeYH74Pp8/s320/christopherballoons.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Tonight is the fourth Twilight Farmers Markets at the Citadelle Plaza and I imagine tons of people will be shopping for fresh AZ produce, dining in our restaurants and dancing to the music from the band 'The Pongaboys'. But I also imagine your children will have a very different take on what to do at tonight's event. Why? Because <a href="http://www.christopherthemagician.com/">Christopher the Magician</a> will be performing his amazing act throughout the night, in the children's entertainment area!</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>If you haven't seen his act, you are in for a real treat! He has performed for years in the Valley and he has a way of captivating the older and younger members of his audience. "He's hilarious", says a friend of mine.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Christopher will have two shows tonight: one at 6:30-7:00 pm following by making balloon animals; and a second show at 7:30-8:00 pm followed by more balloon animal making!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Sure it's going to be hot; we live in Arizona and it's June! So let's all jump in the pool or take a cool shower prior to coming over to the Twilight Farmers at 59th Avenue and Utopia (just two blocks south of the 101 Loop) and have a great time despite of the hot weather. Your kids will thank you!</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>The Citadelle Plaza is truly Glendale's Gathering Spot! See you soon.</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179142792017520858.post-49489545133393630032009-06-20T16:49:00.000-07:002009-06-20T17:54:10.939-07:00Cooler Weather for 3rd Twilight Farmers Market<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibyamVwwhexmJmpKOsIfxfj6QtLsxygIsxFLDf9pHH1MlayjwPwm3NapOnIXF4n5WFBDowCcAqmtgajTRCj8zG-eZAWkJ5EEyqPKNFSZ9j_iktrpKDziHuVu_xQIgMRFQ8W4dnpwTiq9s/s1600-h/June+17+Twilight+Farmers+market+115.jpg"></a>The Twilight Farmers Market is such an explosion of visual delights! Just look at these sunflowers:<br /><div><div><br /></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349547450473571010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb4sjTK0NmWrJwTUALiJAgYBQARlJMbKBjCDXNZNkrX5PWkhDcYKXWIOQXyzC6RKfSuAY8zi_fMHf1uFw6GmSW18S5Ttb03V8PKNYi3UJu46iOcaULcgYCbeI40iivGS695ZrRq7Cerlw/s320/June+17+Twilight+Farmers+market+019.jpg" border="0" /> </div><div></div><div>We were so blessed with beautiful weather for the third week in a row. The paper said that it has not been this cool in the month of June since 1913.<br /><br />The Glendale firemen rang the bell to start the market and brought engine 155 along, too. President of <a href="http://www.gpe1.com/">GPE Management Services</a>, David Genovese presented the Assistant Chief and fireman with a basket of goodies from the market farmers.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349551995032201010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtJanLb4vrL_HpET65-Ljz-Pn3DB-1oDU8Zsg6TEh5HEN_8Xasqh0AxQApRrPdSG_V-3lFV539BvPBq5oTLzTqTGU008x-xXGPE-p2FTSHUlZtfNMTZXt90R1Og3TLdVOs2jLeZUPhED4/s320/June+17+Twilight+Farmers+market+051.jpg" border="0" />The fireman rang the bell very softly, which was so cute since he's obviously very strong and fit.<br /><br /></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349547455110822562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYP24L8niKT9qeoRxgIKhRd8N8DqaCuHD2tOHn_FxScpGIrHHCiyae7A8B-DpAZXdVRpbVPsdF4F_0DqNCCohl3sAf4vuoOAhynqIm1ZHOy6B-efE9TK-K-Ng7_rBTNwYQRBsN48Ng0D0/s320/June+17+Twilight+Farmers+market+043.jpg" border="0" /></div></div><div></div><div>Next, the 'AZ Thunder' tumbled and cheered for the crowd. It was nice to see how the older girls helped the younger members of the group:</div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349547449320879618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vmh4E5zc3gT4TGbDE9HfOK8SPaRmz5Fa_Q7MUwiPZgC-lrqhyRg6YHhrkwD_1AiSBERkkmi9PP6Xxoj4htAlU3gWB7hgfrD_gtKzHPyrZc-Slz990xmp6n3qtvlTJhSk2Xv3Pg64vaI/s320/June+17+Twilight+Farmers+market+017.jpg" border="0" />I would have to say that the crowd loved when they did back bends and "walked" that way the full length of the tumbling mat:<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349552018483341714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLRmC8T6Bo5IcMPbtNuEOXyWxhQVCn1Lhqv_1f8mOAi-zlPDtzeb-sUA4pidwtoM026B5oBgZdm4i5vKQwKwvifOZdZCv5Poo3kGNrac1Ux4xnTiLRSf_adbcss_H0vEnO8usugq3SJzU/s320/June+17+Twilight+Farmers+market+053.jpg" border="0" />But for me, it was the littlest members of the group that stole my heart! Just look at the faces on these two little darlings:<br /><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349552002578033170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8oCC0CQCXS9WPytS1jTXYJPGJKvaknrhqkf0Rj31dEdnitUWp_xH7perRVRC02bDQeak44lAU2wUdM3E07TRaMfkjNg6_Ts-OFUwpAGcx7ma_TYTkQHtnzdKo1aKFq6dFHJm7Zl6mzI/s320/June+17+Twilight+Farmers+market+091.jpg" border="0" /><br />With so much variety of produce and growers to choose from, I have hardly entered the doors of a grocery store for weeks now. This week, we saw the addition of corn. It was so sweet and tender, just like the corn I remember eating when I was a child.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349552013996717618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyjMu-WFyV5IxwcMqOYHp7rv5j7tSr3L-H-DmdLUht5XIucg4uU70s89hilLxu__JCBXUJHieiJ8xYrA9tLNpjfloWQbt3-KJ1WZLLdh3pk-L4P8a5VJg7ZpvRcMILLkT5aeT8AU8A3kA/s320/June+17+Twilight+Farmers+market+120.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>We had two new vendors this week: Maya's Gardens and Flowers and Nicole's Gardens. I tried a lemon cucumber for the first time (it looks like a yellowish apple, but tastes like a lemony-cucumber).<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYrafsVWypxp7GoGM8kjyhEEIvptK1YH_DghIWEjvLW5uLbgfqGPvS1aR3axVj225itFOnxvwg0PlP10iwgDZd_pXFc8I9_iq26BMYIwdYUGQXE9Ns44lMCAZB8qcb1Tm0maJXz0rFwIY/s1600-h/June+17+Twilight+Farmers+market+115.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349547461928160866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYrafsVWypxp7GoGM8kjyhEEIvptK1YH_DghIWEjvLW5uLbgfqGPvS1aR3axVj225itFOnxvwg0PlP10iwgDZd_pXFc8I9_iq26BMYIwdYUGQXE9Ns44lMCAZB8qcb1Tm0maJXz0rFwIY/s320/June+17+Twilight+Farmers+market+115.jpg" border="0" /></a>In fact, there was an abundance of fruits, veggies, fish, meats, tamales, dipping oils breads, apple butter, farm-fresh eggs, flowers and herbs to choose from this week. Make sure you visit Pastamore next week and ask for his Basil Parmesan Dipping Oil; it's to die for!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349548765853468898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAJKCXug73CKviOk0ONpva_LS3EayyCfCsL3mN7UXqqM95Pbrj8Eaoix6hGoHyut-YYqQtCM8w9Z-2Dt64CYUyx7WqYsWuoYZbjxy_ffGduNTH1CBxAepxp7fkBmaHF4dZKGJukclBZj0/s320/June+17+Twilight+Farmers+market+126.jpg" border="0" />But, you do not want to miss the 'Butter N Me' table. She wears an apron with cupcakes on it and sells the most delicious cupcakes, cookies and other delicious treats. The other cupcake businesses in town do not hold a candle to her homemade desserts!<br /><br />All evening, we heard the beautiful sounds from female vocalists, 'Pearls and Ivory'. That's Lindsey:<br /><div><div><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349547463421932706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkC45M45KLMOlHZfcBMVWmogVAFjzpgBljxcHN3CnsZFqf7cbAOZ4OdNtVdiPIMfdQFeeuh7m0-SqAOJjt-uodZ6EER-b341xzfT-oaHNNhfOqMd1reQbuL2sTZR-1JkF6wOPaZl8MZpI/s320/June+17+Twilight+Farmers+market+102.jpg" border="0" /> </div><div></div><div>And that's Chelsea:</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349548764073630802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqR85Y5_zSy69Y61x8uu9PUSyeomwYK8Shedr8-GQ1cvDq_R5L3UGSzZcOwfQbOp9nkGAwfu8MJGPE9JhUJZOO2YO2sZatlFwffnLcKq-d5r6KtvjfSdrETlJGpTmpoPOnoUtRv1ByYrk/s320/June+17+Twilight+Farmers+market+109.jpg" border="0" /><br />Maybe it was their lovely voices, the selection of their songs or just the cooler Arizona weather, because there was romance in the air:<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349552020116395298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAyJ65ETFWP7uJZ5KzeHC-I9wUyRcm6duRJqXBkgLamn9qv8wpgjpJkvlpkAwu84Uwg8LjnMgDt8hTBfh4WkL6_rq1KFx8X6gomTPWJq8mi1HyzrnkKvVK8ZyVAMNJ0gDvD4ufDPKO6qw/s320/June+17+Twilight+Farmers+market+116.jpg" border="0" />Coming June 24, Chef Morgan will be away but we have a special treat for the kids entertainment area: <a href="http://christophermagician.com/">Christopher the Magician </a>will have two shows (6:30-7 pm and 7:30-8:00 pm) with balloon animals being made in between the shows.</div><div></div><div>We are thrilled to have "The Pongaboys" playing on the main entertainment stage this Wednesday, June 24th. You may have heard them at Aunchiladas at the Squaw Peak Hilton. </div><div></div><div>Look for the <a href="http://www.jobingarena.com/">Jobing Arena </a>girls and another ticket giveaway at their fabulous facility. And, bring your canned foods to drop off at the St. Mary's table for their food drive. </div><div></div><div><a href="http://midfirst.com/">MidFirst Bank </a>is also providing us with an ATM machine for your convenience.</div><div></div><div>I hope to see you all there!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2