(Not so) buried treasure

On November 12 from 4 – 8 p.m., local Phoenix businesses are holding a Twitter treasure hunt.

Here’s how to play:

Follow the following local businesses on Twitter to start the fun.
@FrancesSmeeks @GalloBlanco @OliverandAnnie @PostinoWineCafe @lisagwinebar @urbancookies @Maizies @PostinoCentral @hausmodern @stinkweeds @ HulasModern @RedHotRobot

Tune in on November 12 at 4 p.m. for Tweets every hour with clues.

Follow the clues for deals on food shopping, prizes and fun!

Phoenix Things to do: November 6-8

The weather’s cooling down, and our event calendar is heating up! There are so many things to do this weekend like…

FRIDAY

New Year’s in November @ Sutra Yoga
Join Sutra Yoga in celebrating their new expansion with live music, treats and prizes. If you’re interested in yoga, they’re offering a one-day-only deal of $99 for 2 month unlimited yoga.

Sutra Yoga
2317 N. 7th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
6 – 9 p.m.
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Blissfest Vintage Western Masquerade @ Domestic Bliss
Enjoy dancing, costumes, fashion shows and shopping…all with a vintage western theme. Inspirational blogger, Stephanie Nielson and her husband will be special guests of the evening.

Domestic Bliss
166 W. Main St.
Mesa, AZ
6 – 10 p.m.
$10 donation or free if you’re dressed in western-wear

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Finger Knitting Class @ Frances
Spend Fridays night quenching your creative spirit with a variety of classes at  cool-stuff boutique, Frances. First in line, finger knitting.

Frances
10 W. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ
(602) 279-5467
6 – 8 p.m.
$40
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Scottsdale Fashion After Party @ Mondrian Scottsdale
If you like getting dressed up, sipping glamorous cocktails and hanging out with pretty people, but don’t really care about the already-available-in-the-mall fashions, then hit Mondrian’s Red Bar for the Scottsdale Fashion Week after-party sponsored by Phoenix Art Museum’s Arizona Costume Institute’s new younger chapter, ACI Nouveau.

Mondrian Scottsdale
7353 E. Indian School Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ
(480) 308-1100, mondrianscottsdale.com.
10 p.m. – midnight

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SATURDAY

Certified Local Fall Festival @ Duck and Decanter
Support local businesses and get a jump-start on your holiday shopping at this local shopping bonanza. Shop Phoenix faves like Frances, Smeeks, La Grande Orange, Urban Cookies, Desert Song Yoga and tons more.

Duck and Decanter
1651 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Located behind the Sports Authority and Copenhagen shopping areas
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Blissfest Market @ Domestic Bliss
Shopping, artists & vintage finds and more.

Domestic Bliss
166 W. Main St.
Mesa, AZ
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Crafty Chica products @ Michael’s
Our favorite local artist has a new set of glittery gear to decorate and inspire. Check out her new line at a participating Michael’s.

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SUNDAY

Benefit for Cenpho.tv @ Stinkweeds
Local website Cenpho.tv recently became the victim of theft when their office was burglarized and their filming equipment stolen. Visit Stinkweeds, listen to a host of local bands, and donate a few dollars to help a local resource get back on its feet.

Stinkweeds Records
12 W. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85013
4 p.m.
$3 donation

I’ve got a Golden Ticket!

What’s Cracking Good — Shopping local

No Wonka Bar necessary for a Local First Golden Ticket.

Visit the local first site to print out a 20% off coupon to use at any participating local businesses during Independents Week, June 29 – July 5.

I think I’m going to purchase a yoga mat at A Desert Song, maybe some pens and paper at Arizona Art Supply, and browse all the cool stuff at Frances with a little less guilt.

Take THAT Veruca Salt!