Phoenix things to do: July 31-August 2

FRIDAY
Bare: A Musical @ Playhouse on the Park
Honestly, what got me to click on the story about Bare was it’s comparison to High School Musical. This high school musical, however, talks about sexual identity, social acceptance, religion and drugs. I don’t recall Zac Efron’s singing songs about any of those topics.

Playhouse on the Park
1850 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ
7:30 p.m.
Tickets range from $15-35

SATURDAY
Queen Celine & Funkfinger @ Sidebar
Okay, my friend and husband are DJing the night, so I might be biased, but if you like “pop novelty” and drinks in a sleek, if somewhat Ikea-esque, setting…then head to this upstairs bar….and wish Celine a Happy Birthday while you’re at it.

Sidebar
1514 N. 7th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Starts at 9:00 p.m.

SUNDAY
Put Dexter on your Netflix queue
It’s not available until 8/18, but no use waiting until the last minute to get your creepy fix with the 3rd season of the homicidal series.

Why I’m frightened of guns

What’s Cracking Good — Exercise in moderation

Usually when I visit Jaimee Rose’s blog, I find amazing parties & food presentation, dreamy vacation photos, cool and stylish things going on around town, and the best in black & white.

Today, however, I found something very frightening: A photo of Madonna and her arms.

Did you feel a shiver go up your spine?

The Vig to open in the hood

What’s Cracking Good — My neighborhood improving

Truth be told, I’m not all that happy about the idea of a power lifting gym going in at a main intersection near my house.

However, word in the blogosphere is a second location of The Vig is also opening around the corner at 16th Street, just north of Bethany Home.

Seeing that one of my current beefs with The Vig includes valet parking, the fact that this one is in stumbling distance from my house makes it significantly more attractive.

If they put in enough beer and burger joints, perhaps I might welcome a lifting gym? Maybe.

Back-to-school shopping

I remember when back-to-school shopping meant jeans with a lipstick patch on the pocket and polo shirts.

This year, I’m teaching a class (Jesus!), so my back to school ensembles should be a little more…professional.

What I’m wanting: Emma Watson’s look from the July issue of Teen Vogue. Though I’ll probably go sans stole.

I’ve been looking to eBay and Etsy for the look for less. Shop red blazers on eBay and chain necklaces on Etsy.

More things I’m looking at for fall on my Spinning Wheels blog…

Shopping Etsy: Tea for 2

I love sitting down to a nice cup of tea. In my dream world, it also comes with mini cucumber & cream cheese sandwiches…with or without crusts.

Here are some of my favorite tea accoutrements at Etsy:

1.) Antique Pewter Tea Set, $89
2.) Vintage Warming Orange Teapot, $34
3.) Decaf Pure Bliss Chai Tea, $6
4.) Espresso Set, $16
5.) Afternoon Tea Dress, $22
6.) Pearls of the Orient Specialty Green Tea, $6
7.) Red Poppy Tea Bag Holder, $10
8.) Mid Century Modern Stainless Steel Cream & Sugar Set, $14
9.) Granny Smith Apple Tea Cozy, $10
10.) Vintage Modern Japanese Tea Set, $32

The look of Summer

To get the my favorite look of Summer from (500) Days of Summer, visit my Spinning Wheels blog.