Issue: December / January 2012

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North Valley Magazine is a full-color, full-gloss bi-monthly publication providing content that celebrates the lifestyles of various communities within the North Valley. Our editorial focuses on living life to the fullest, showcasing the best of North Valley areas communicating important content to our readers. Each issue caters to our audience – our readers include active families, sophisticated young professionals, and active seniors who enjoy travel, home improvement, dining, fashion, and outdoor activities.

December / January 2012 Features

Who’s Looking? We’re Busy Eating!

Who’s Looking? We’re Busy Eating!

Luu’s Chicken Bowl North Phoenix 10876 N. 32nd St. Phoenix, AZ 85028 (602) 569-1667 luuschickenbowl.com Matt: All I can say is, ask for the “Matt Special” (not on the menu!). Half beef, half...

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His and Hers Revisited: Luxury Bathroom Styles that Please Modern Homeowners

His and Hers Revisited: Luxury Bathroom Styles that Please Modern Homeowners

It’s classified from anything from a simple washroom to a fanciful boudoir powder room—the space we call bathroom has undergone several conceptual renovations through generations of time. Whether you...

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Bondurant School: Race Car Instructor Combines Ambition with Drive

Bondurant School: Race Car Instructor Combines Ambition with Drive

At 78 years old, Bob Bondurant, winner of the 1965 World Manufacturer’s Championship for the United States, is still one of the biggest names in the racing industry. Since 1990, Bondurant’s School...

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North Scottsdale

North Scottsdale

Ocean Prime at City North, 6 p.m. CityCenter of CityNorth 5455 E. High St. Phoenix, AZ 85054 (480) 347-1313 oceanprimephoenix.com General Manager: Tony McMahon Executive Chef: Jagger Griffin Ocean Prime...

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Ask the Dating Coach

Ask the Dating Coach

The current economic climate is causing a number of couples to call it quits. This column is dedicated to those of you dealing with divorce. Everyone comes into your life for a reason, a season—sometimes...

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National Amputee Golf Association National Championship >> Rio Verde Country Club, 18731 E. Four Peaks Blvd., Rio Verde

National Amputee Golf Association National Championship >> Rio Verde Country Club, 18731 E. Four Peaks Blvd., Rio Verde

More than 120 amputee golfers from around the world gathered just outside Scottsdale for the sixty-third annual NAGA Open Championship. NAGA was incorporated in 1954 and has grown to include more than...

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2011 Soldier Ride >> Wounded Warriors Project, Phoenix

2011 Soldier Ride >> Wounded Warriors Project, Phoenix

The Wounded Warriors Project (WWP) 2011 Soldier Ride made its way through the Phoenix area on its way across twelve cities. WWP hosts the event each year to “help wounded warriors restore their physical...

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North Valley Magazine is a full-color, full-gloss bi-monthly publication providing content that celebrates the lifestyles of various communities within the North Valley. Our editorial focuses on living life to the fullest, showcasing the best of North Valley areas communicating important content to our readers. Each issue caters to our audience—our readers include active families, sophisticated young professionals, and active seniors who enjoy travel, home improvement, dining, fashion, and outdoor activities.

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  • People The Seen The Seen

    The Seen

    Vets ’n’ Vehicles: Barrett-Jackson, known internationally as one of the most celebrated car collectors around, brought in its 41st Annual auction on Jan. 15 at WestWorld in Scottsdale. The seven-day event doesn’t just cater to the classic car buffs—over the years, the auction has turned into something virtually anyone can enjoy. Jan 19 featured the International Fiesta of Four Flags event, which mixed the fashions and flavors of countries like Germany, Italy, and Russia, to raise money for the Veteran [...]

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  • Pampered-pets Adopt A Pet

    Adopt A Pet

              Ferdinand is a 1-year-old Jack Russell-terrier mix. He is very active and energetic. He is not recommended for cats but may get along with other dogs. He is best for junior high age and up. His adoption fee is $125, which includes his vaccines, microchip, and neuter.         Cypress is a 1-year-old terrier-American pit bull mix. She is between 46 and 65 pounds. Cypress is a sweet girl with lots of energy. [...]

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  • Music Uncategorized Home-Grown Symphonies: Celebrating 100 Years of Arizona Music

    Home-Grown Symphonies: Celebrating 100 Years of Arizona Music

          Applause and praise abounded at a recent concert of the Arizona Wind Symphony (AWS) in Tempe. The group of 80 adult band members had performed the Arizona Centennial Overture, an original piece commissioned to honor the state’s 100-year celebration. “One audience member actually caught me after the concert and said that the piece was her favorite because of how it described all of Arizona’s history and culture,” said Bill Richardson, director of the symphony. For nearly  a [...]

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  • Valentine's Day Gift Guide Ten Valentine’s Day Gifts For Everyone You Love

    Ten Valentine’s Day Gifts For Everyone You Love

              For the Wife-  Not all chocolate is made equal. La Maison Du Chocolat is a French chocolatier that has been perfecting its decadent recipes for decades. A standard heart-shaped box of chocolates is okay, but a box of La Maison du Chocolat chocolate will let her know how special and important she is to you. You can purchase an Assorted Chocolate Gift Box at a Williams Sonoma retail store or directly from La Maison’s online [...]

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  • Two Cents Two Cents

    Two Cents

          Young Adults Rated R Leeann – I loved this movie! Charlize Theron is one of my favorites. She’s masterful with her laugh a minute character work, and for someone so lovely, she does grungy very well! It’s far from a laugh-a-minute, but it has some very funny moments. Matthew – Overall, not really my favorite. The film did a little bit better than my expectations, but not by much. The plot centers on Mavis Gery (Charlize Theron) [...]

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  • Technology New Gadgets for 2012

    New Gadgets for 2012

    January always means two things: New Year’s resolutions that are broken before the end of the month, and the granddaddy of all trade shows, the International Consumer Electronics Show, more simply known as CES. This positively enormous show with over 32 football fields’ worth of stuff being exhibited is held in Las Vegas, with an attendance of over 150,000. All are there looking for products that will be on the 2012 must-have list or as one heck of a knockout [...]

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  • Style & Beauty 2012 Wedding Season: Timeless Weddings in Store

    2012 Wedding Season: Timeless Weddings in Store

    It’s the season for taking the plunge, and the husbands- and wives-to-be of 2012 want only the newest, the latest, and the greatest when it comes to their special day. No longer the traditional, all-familiar walk to the altar our grandparents had, the modern wedding has elevated the occasion to greater heights beyond expectation. Today’s couples all want YouTube-worthy sensational weddings with the elaborate venue, enviable designs, surprising forms of entertainment, and “the gown to die for” that no one [...]

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  • Sports The Cactus League: Arizona’s Spring Training

    The Cactus League: Arizona’s Spring Training

    The Valley has been fortunate to have major league baseball spring training for several decades now, dating back to the origins of the Cactus League in the 1940s. Since the creation of the Cactus League, the greater Phoenix area has seen spring training become one of the most unique events in all of sports. The Cactus League consists of fifteen teams and ten locations spread out from Avondale to Mesa. Every spring, fans can go to each location and see [...]

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