The New Frontiers Natural Marketplace, a 25,000-square-foot organic grocery store, has a fabulous new home in the heart of Flagstaff, Arizona. The completion of this natural foods retailer well-known to nearby Sedona residents and visitors is an accomplishment in both sustainable design and the promotion of Flagstaff as a hip and trendy destination.
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Flagstaff is New Home to New Frontiers Natural Marketplace
Posted in Arizona, tagged Arizona, Flagstaff, shopping on June 17, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Thanksgiving Weekend in Phoenix
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged art, calendar, holidays, Phoenix, shopping, Thanksgiving on November 26, 2007| 1 Comment »
Thanksgiving Weekend was glorious down in the metro Phoenix area. With temps in the mid-70s, sunshine and clear skies, it was a perfect time to spend with family and friends outside.
I stayed away from the malls and big box stores on Black Friday, but did check out one of my favorite locally owned children’s boutiques to take advantage of a big sale. Twinkle Toes, located at the Scottsdale Waterfront across from Scottsdale Fashion Square, is owned by a good friend and carries the most amazing duds for children, toddlers and babies. Good stuff.
I also ventured out on Saturday to the Biltmore Fashion Park which, I was pleasantly surprised to discover, was buzzing with activity but not ridiculously crowded. After lunch with a friend and her daughter at Cheesecake Factory, we spent some time basking in the aforementioned ideal weather on the mall’s main grassy courtyard. There was a live band and complimentary espresso and kettle corn – very festive!
Sunday, I uncovered a delightful secret; while everyone else is shopping, it’s a great time to visit the Phoenix Art Museum. I am a member of the museum and try to visit at least once a quarter – there are truly fascinating exhibits rotating there year-round that typically draw significant crowds six days a week – and was giddy to find we had the museum practically all to ourselves! My friend and I toured the New Mexican “retablos” exhibit – religious art circa the 18th and 19th centuries – and had a fabulous lunch at the Art Museum Cafe, a restaurant run by local favorite, Arcadia Farms.
If you’d like to check out any of these places in Phoenix and Scottsdale, note these upcoming events and more:
Biltmore Fashion Park
SUPER TASTE OF THE VALLEY EVENT
Sunday, December 2, 2007
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Click above for information and tickets
Phoenix Art Museum – Upcoming Exhibitions
Illuminated Manuscripts
Steele Gallery
December 11, 2007 – March 9, 2008
Richard Avedon: Photographer of Influence
Norton Photography Gallery
January 12, 2008 – April 13, 2008
Masterpiece Replayed: Monet, Matisse and More
Katz Wing, Main Level
January 20, 2008 – May 4, 2008
Arizona Travel 
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