The Tempe Block Party is back and there is a TON of great things happening along the line on New Year’s Eve! To help you celebrate, METRO is once again teaming up with Coors Light to bring everyone FREE light rail rides to the festivities. Everyone likes a free ride, right? Well, thanks to Coors […]
Plan Ahead–Take Light Rail This Weekend
This Saturday is going to be a HUGE ridership day for our friends at METRO light rail and it is sure to be one of the most exciting days in their 5 year history. Tens of thousands of people will board the trains heading to the Tempe Festival of the Arts during the day and […]
Jimmy Buffett Coming To US Airways Center
Parrotheads are coming to downtown Phoenix on October 24th, 2013! Tickets to see Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band at US Airways Center went on sale this morning and seem to be selling quickly. I’ve got mine, you better hurry and get yours! This is the first time that Jimmy Buffett will perform in […]
Healing – With A Little Help From Our Friends
The Tempe Exchange Club will be presenting the 10th annual Tempe Healing Field tribute at Tempe Beach Park September 10th – 14th, 2013. Each year the Exchange club puts on an awesome tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001. As you can imagine, the Healing Field doesn’t just happen by itself. […]
Be Cool–Go Green
Join the Green Revolution this weekend in Tempe! Head over to the Green Business Expo at the Tempe Center for the Arts. The TCA is located at 700 West Rio Salado Parkway in Tempe and it is an amazing facility. The Green Business Expo will feature a TON of information, products and demonstrations on how […]
Tons Of Light Rail Riding To End The Year
So, 2012 is just about gone. For many of us, this is a time to reflect and to plan for a great 2013. While I like to kick back a bit and relax for a few days, our friends at METRO light rail are looking like they will have a very busy week. On December […]
Rail Life Pic Of The Week – Thumbs Up For Local First
If you missed out on the Fall Festival this year, you missed a fun filled day of local awesomeness. I can assure you, there was something for everyone. My kids had a blast, I had a blast and, well, some people probably got blasted. If you didn’t get to the Festival this year, make sure […]
Some Super Saturday Excitement
This Saturday, like many we’ve experienced along the line, will be jam packed with serious fun and excitement. Two big events not to miss this weekend are the annual Local First Fall Festival and the debut game of ASU standout basketball player Jahii Carson. Fall Festival: The Fall Festival is dedicated to all that is […]
A Little Help From Our Friends
So, what are YOU doing this Sunday, August 19th? I have a better idea, you should come hang out with us at Monti’s La Casa Vieja and help out some really cool people. If you know me, you know I am a huge, raving fan of my wife. It just so happens that my super-cool […]
Great Places For First Friday Drinks
First Friday has become a great way for those of all ages to get out and about on the monthly. Thanks to the light rail it is easier than ever to make it to the Friday night event. After perusing the trinket tents and the impromptu art galleries, those of us 21 and over are […]