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Tempe has plenty of late night dining options downtown
Eating is one of my favorite things to do. Whether I’m home or out with friends, sometimes I get late night cravings. Most of the time, I’m not in the mood for a small snack. I want real food – a full meal. There are many reasons why Tempe is great, one of which is […]
7 lunch spots in Tempe not to miss
Having worked in downtown Tempe for several year now, I’ve had the good fortune of trying several lunch spots in Tempe that make my tummy happy and my day a bit brighter. Here is my list of top 7 lunch restaurants to try in Tempe. In no particular order, here they are: Pita Jungle – […]
Cool summer fun at the aquarium in Tempe: SEA LIFE
Afternoons are much cooler when you’re in the aquarium in Tempe. I think any day is a great day to visit SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium at Arizona Mills, but it’s one of my favorite places to visit in the summer. Once you enter, you’ll first see fish from freshwater streams and lakes. After this refreshing […]
Indoor Activities in Tempe for Kiddos
It’s summer in Arizona, which means it’s pretty toasty outside. While that means staying indoors during the majority of the day, it doesn’t mean the fun stops there! Tempe has a variety of entertaining indoor activities for young kids to enjoy and have a blast this summer. Here is my list of top 5 indoor […]
Take a break and rent a boat at Tempe Town Lake
There’s never a better time than the present to get outside and enjoy Tempe Town Lake! The weather is warm, not too hot, and perfect for a lovely boating excursion on Tempe’s urban oasis in the desert, Tempe Town Lake. Renting a boat at Tempe Town Lake is easy! Boat rentals are available through Tempe […]
ASU Gallery of Scientific Exploration takes you to infinity and beyond
I recently spent an absolutely fascinating afternoon at the ASU Gallery of Scientific Exploration. The Gallery is geared to educating the public about the wonders of earth and space science through digital media, interactive displays and public lectures presented in a high-definition theater. There are also glass-enclosed research laboratories that allow visitors to see scientists […]
ASU Art Museum Ceramics Center & Brickyard Gallery
I attended the grand opening of the ASU Art Museum Ceramics Center & Brickyard Gallery at its new location last Friday evening and was just blown away by the new space. It’s located just off Tempe’s Mill Avenue in the back section of the Brickyard space that was formerly Borders Bookstore. The Ceramics Center was […]
Tempe’s Chalk Art Festival at Tempe Marketplace
Remember when you were little and used to create magnificent works of art with chalk on your front driveway? I do! I could spend hours with my neighbor friends creating all sorts of designs. Ready to walk down memory lane? Revisit those fun memories on Saturday, April 12th at the Chalk Art Festival at Tempe Marketplace! Local […]
Great Tempe eats for ASU students on the go
Being a college student only consists of a couple things: studying, eating, more studying and did I mention eating? And to think that just a couple years ago, I thought that the freshman 15 was just a myth. As you can see, there is not much in students’ agenda, but boy do we take those […]
Patrick reviews Disney’s THE LION KING at ASU Gammage
This season, I’m lucky enough to be a Gammage Goer for ASU Gammage. What is a Gammage Goer you ask? There are a few of us who are assigned to watch some of the shows performing at Gammage this season and we review them. As I’m sure you’re well aware, Disney’s THE LION KING opened […]
Family Fun for All at the Phoenix Zoo
Located just north of downtown Tempe in Papago Park, the Phoenix Zoo is easy to get to and is the perfect place to take the kids for some good old fashioned fun!
Family Weekend at the ASU Tempe Campus
As a senior at Arizona State University, my favorite time of year is when I get adjusted to my new fall schedule, college football has officially started, and I am finally getting settled into my new place and feeling a sense of freedom. Now that we’re past the first month of the school year, there […]
ASU’s Gallery of Scientific Exploration in Tempe
Explore the Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building IV (ISTB 4), located on the ASU Tempe Campus. The ISTB 4 space includes the “Gallery of Scientific Exploration,” outfitted with kiosk-style interactive exhibits and a meteorite display.
Sparky: unmasked and uncut, the interview with Tempe’s favorite mascot
Whenever any of us thinks of Arizona State, one of the first images that jumps into our heads is that of Sparky. He’s our lovable mascot. The pre-game football intros featuring him are some of the best in all of sports. But Sparky is more than just a college mascot. He’s a symbol of Tempe. […]