60 http://www.prwebpodcast.com A Top 30 Stream of TempeCVB Press Releases (in OGG format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com (PRWeb) podMaster@emediawire.com Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:18:09 -0700 TempeCVB http://www.prweb.com/prwebrss.gif 130 49 http://prwebpodcast.com Copyright PRWeb International, Inc. en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss A Top 30 Stream of TempeCVB Press Releases (in OGG format) via PRWeb A Top 30 Stream of TempeCVB Press Releases (in OGG format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com PR Web PRWeb no http://www.prweb.com/releases/PhoenixPride/Tempe/prweb2281504.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/PhoenixPride/Tempe/prweb2281504.htm Tempe Provides Lodging, Shopping, Dining & Entertainment For Phoenix Pride Attendees [PRWeb Apr 7, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/PhoenixPride/Tempe/prweb2281504.htm Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:50:51 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com http://www.pride-festival.org/ and at the gate. Phoenix Pride was held in Tempe from 1991-1997 and Tempe still has strong ties to the event. The Tempe Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is an exhibitor at Phoenix Pride, promoting Tempe as an LGBT-welcoming destination. The Tempe CVB staff will provide prize giveaways and hand out information about Tempe attractions, shopping and dining opportunities. After the Phoenix Pride Celebration, attendees are encouraged to visit Tempe's Mill Avenue via METRO Light Rail. Popular destinations include local breweries, patio dining, live music and dancing. Tempe features several TAG Approved hotels accessible via METRO Light Rail: Tempe Mission Palms Hotel, Four Points by Sheraton Tempe and Courtyard by Marriott Tempe Downtown. There are METRO stops just outside of the Phoenix Pride Celebration at Central Avenue and Indian School Road. METRO Light Rail passes are $1.25 for one ride and $2.50 for an all day pass. For more information about Phoenix Pride please visit www.phoenixpride.org. For more information about the Tempe CVB, please call 1-800-283-6734 or visit www.LGBTinTempe.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> TONI SMITH Tempe, Arizona Welcomes Visitors to Phoenix Pride Celebration http://www.pride-festival.org/ and at the gate. Phoenix Pride was held in Tempe from 1991-1997 and Tempe still has strong ties to the event. The Tempe Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is an exhibitor at Phoenix Pride, promoting Tempe as an LGBT-welcoming destination. The Tempe CVB staff will provide prize giveaways and hand out information about Tempe attractions, shopping and dining opportunities. After the Phoenix Pride Celebration, attendees are encouraged to visit Tempe's Mill Avenue via METRO Light Rail. Popular destinations include local breweries, patio dining, live music and dancing. Tempe features several TAG Approved hotels accessible via METRO Light Rail: Tempe Mission Palms Hotel, Four Points by Sheraton Tempe and Courtyard by Marriott Tempe Downtown. There are METRO stops just outside of the Phoenix Pride Celebration at Central Avenue and Indian School Road. METRO Light Rail passes are $1.25 for one ride and $2.50 for an all day pass. For more information about Phoenix Pride please visit www.phoenixpride.org. For more information about the Tempe CVB, please call 1-800-283-6734 or visit www.LGBTinTempe.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/ArtFestival/MusicFestival/prweb2227164.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/ArtFestival/MusicFestival/prweb2227164.htm Tempe's Art and Music Festivals in the Mill Avenue District Offer Fun Spring Activities for All Ages [PRWeb Mar 19, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/ArtFestival/MusicFestival/prweb2227164.htm Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:37:52 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Tempe Festival of the Arts, March 27-29. In addition to exploring the variety of unique hand-made artwork, visitors will also be treated to live music, the Arizona Wine Festival, a cottage edibles section and hands-on activities for children. Street performers, sponsor exhibits and entertainment booths are also set up in the Mill Avenue District for festival patrons. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The following weekend, music lovers can enjoy live performances at the Circle K Tempe Music Festival on April 3-4 at Tempe Beach Park. The festival will feature multiple stages with over 30 bands including local, regional and national headliners, food booths and music-themed activities for both adults and children. This year's festival will feature Kid Rock as Friday's headliner with Cowboy Mouth and Tempe's own Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers as supporting acts. Saturday's lineup will feature 3 Doors Down and All-American Rejects. Festival hours are 5 p.m. to midnight on Friday, April 3, and noon to midnight on Saturday, April 4. Playing host to both festivals, be sure to experience the Mill Avenue District featuring over 100 unique shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Visit the dozens of specialty boutiques and dining options such as Urban Outfitters or Caffe Boa Bistro & Wine Bar or catch an independent film at The Valley Art Theatre. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau: The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> TONI SMITH The Tempe Festival of the Arts & the Circle K Tempe Music Festival Usher in the Spring Season Tempe Festival of the Arts, March 27-29. In addition to exploring the variety of unique hand-made artwork, visitors will also be treated to live music, the Arizona Wine Festival, a cottage edibles section and hands-on activities for children. Street performers, sponsor exhibits and entertainment booths are also set up in the Mill Avenue District for festival patrons. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The following weekend, music lovers can enjoy live performances at the Circle K Tempe Music Festival on April 3-4 at Tempe Beach Park. The festival will feature multiple stages with over 30 bands including local, regional and national headliners, food booths and music-themed activities for both adults and children. This year's festival will feature Kid Rock as Friday's headliner with Cowboy Mouth and Tempe's own Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers as supporting acts. Saturday's lineup will feature 3 Doors Down and All-American Rejects. Festival hours are 5 p.m. to midnight on Friday, April 3, and noon to midnight on Saturday, April 4. Playing host to both festivals, be sure to experience the Mill Avenue District featuring over 100 unique shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Visit the dozens of specialty boutiques and dining options such as Urban Outfitters or Caffe Boa Bistro & Wine Bar or catch an independent film at The Valley Art Theatre. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau: The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/ASUArtMuseum/TempeArts/prweb2044934.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/ASUArtMuseum/TempeArts/prweb2044934.htm ASU Art Museum in Tempe Remains at the Forefront of Video Art with New Video Art Initiative [PRWeb Feb 25, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/ASUArtMuseum/TempeArts/prweb2044934.htm Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:43:51 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com ASU Art Museum in Tempe continues to present important video artists at benchmark points in their career. In keeping with this mission, ASU Art Museum is pleased to present the U.S. premiere of Breathing is Free: 12,756.3; New Work by Jun Nguyen-Hatsushiba, created by internationally known video artist Jun Nguyen-Hatsushiba. Breathing is Free: 12,756.3 is an important addition to the ongoing Moving Targets video art initiative of the ASU Art Museum. "Our Moving Targets initiative highlights the importance of having dedicated programs for video art," says Curator John Spiak. "With its rapid advancements and easy accessibility, video has become a way more people can be involved with creating and appreciating art." Moving Targets builds on the museum's long history of exploring the role of new media in the arts. Since 1995, the ASU Art Museum in Tempe has presented 26 dedicated video exhibitions and the work of more than 100 video artists in exhibitions, including Bill Viola, Shirin Neshat, Gary Hill, Pipilotti Rist, Jim Campbell, Nam Jun Paik, Cao Fei, and Alex Bag, in addition to many emerging video artists' first solo and U.S exhibitions. Additional programming includes I'm Keeping An Eye on You, curated by John Spiak for Aqua Art Miami exhibiting at ASU Art Museum in September 2009; the 13th Annual Short Film and Video Festival, screening at the museum on April 18, 2009; and the Video Outreach program, which works with high schools to actively participate at the museum and in their classrooms by studying and creating their own video art projects. A popular tourist destination, Tempe is host to many other annual arts events at Arizona State University and venues such as Tempe Center for the Arts and Mill Avenue. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe attractions and entertainment, hotels and restaurants. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> TONI SMITH ASU Art Museum Presents the U.S. Premiere of Breathing is Free: 12,756.3; New Work by Jun Nguyen-Hatsushiba ASU Art Museum in Tempe continues to present important video artists at benchmark points in their career. In keeping with this mission, ASU Art Museum is pleased to present the U.S. premiere of Breathing is Free: 12,756.3; New Work by Jun Nguyen-Hatsushiba, created by internationally known video artist Jun Nguyen-Hatsushiba. Breathing is Free: 12,756.3 is an important addition to the ongoing Moving Targets video art initiative of the ASU Art Museum. "Our Moving Targets initiative highlights the importance of having dedicated programs for video art," says Curator John Spiak. "With its rapid advancements and easy accessibility, video has become a way more people can be involved with creating and appreciating art." Moving Targets builds on the museum's long history of exploring the role of new media in the arts. Since 1995, the ASU Art Museum in Tempe has presented 26 dedicated video exhibitions and the work of more than 100 video artists in exhibitions, including Bill Viola, Shirin Neshat, Gary Hill, Pipilotti Rist, Jim Campbell, Nam Jun Paik, Cao Fei, and Alex Bag, in addition to many emerging video artists' first solo and U.S exhibitions. Additional programming includes I'm Keeping An Eye on You, curated by John Spiak for Aqua Art Miami exhibiting at ASU Art Museum in September 2009; the 13th Annual Short Film and Video Festival, screening at the museum on April 18, 2009; and the Video Outreach program, which works with high schools to actively participate at the museum and in their classrooms by studying and creating their own video art projects. A popular tourist destination, Tempe is host to many other annual arts events at Arizona State University and venues such as Tempe Center for the Arts and Mill Avenue. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe attractions and entertainment, hotels and restaurants. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/SpringEvents/Tempe/prweb2018414.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/SpringEvents/Tempe/prweb2018414.htm From outdoor recreation to art festivals, there are spring vacation events in Tempe that everyone can enjoy [PRWeb Feb 19, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/SpringEvents/Tempe/prweb2018414.htm Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:14:25 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Tempe Festival of the Arts runs from March 27-29 and features more than 400 artists selling their wares throughout the Mill Avenue District. One of the most popular events in Tempe, it features entertainment, food and wine tasting at the Arizona Wine Festival. Admission is free. ASU Gammage is among the largest university-based presenters of the performing arts in the world. Their stellar Broadway season continues this spring with Rent, March 17-22, Frost/Nixon, March 31 - April 5, Cats, April 7-12 and Stomp, May 5-10. This spring vacation, season visitors can experience the desert at its best by hiking along one of the many Sonoran Desert trails. Spring vacation visitors can enjoy hiking among beautiful wildflowers at both Papago Park, adjacent to Tempe Town Lake, or South Mountain Park/Preserve, home to more than 50 miles of trails. Both parks are conveniently located close to other exciting events in Tempe. Visit www.ExploreTempe.com or call 800-283-6734 to request a free visitor's packet. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona, please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> TONI SMITH Spring Vacation Offers a Variety of Activities and Events in Tempe, Arizona Tempe Festival of the Arts runs from March 27-29 and features more than 400 artists selling their wares throughout the Mill Avenue District. One of the most popular events in Tempe, it features entertainment, food and wine tasting at the Arizona Wine Festival. Admission is free. ASU Gammage is among the largest university-based presenters of the performing arts in the world. Their stellar Broadway season continues this spring with Rent, March 17-22, Frost/Nixon, March 31 - April 5, Cats, April 7-12 and Stomp, May 5-10. This spring vacation, season visitors can experience the desert at its best by hiking along one of the many Sonoran Desert trails. Spring vacation visitors can enjoy hiking among beautiful wildflowers at both Papago Park, adjacent to Tempe Town Lake, or South Mountain Park/Preserve, home to more than 50 miles of trails. Both parks are conveniently located close to other exciting events in Tempe. Visit www.ExploreTempe.com or call 800-283-6734 to request a free visitor's packet. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona, please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/TempeCVB/WritersConference/prweb1904214.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/TempeCVB/WritersConference/prweb1904214.htm Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau Announces Desert Nights, Rising Stars Writers Conference at Arizona State University this February [PRWeb Feb 4, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/TempeCVB/WritersConference/prweb1904214.htm Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:55:50 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Arizona State University (ASU) is hosting the 7th Desert Nights, Rising Stars Writers Conference February 18-21, 2009. The conference will be held on the Arizona State University campus. The Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing is sponsoring this annual writers conference, which includes classes, readings, book signings and workshops in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and playwriting. ASU faculty members will be available throughout the conference to hone attendees' skills during the small group instruction workshops. In addition, attendees will be able to participate in "agent pitch meetings," where they can meet individually with literary agents Michael Bourett or Richard Abate for 30 minutes to discuss one of their projects. Nightly readings, which are open to the public, feature award-winning authors and poets. This year's lineup includes novelists Nancy Mairs, Meredith Hall, Percival Everett and poet Mary Ruefle. International bestselling author Alice Sebold and 2007 Pulitzer Prize winner Natasha Trethewey will also be in attendance. The general writers conference registration is $400 and nightly reading tickets are $10. For more information about the Desert Nights, Rising Stars Writers Conference, call (480) 965-6018, email pipercenter dot info at asu dot edu or visit www.asu.edu/piper. Tempe's Arizona State University is located adjacent to the Mill Avenue District, a gathering place for students and professionals alike. This vibrant community is also known for its love of the arts, with a full calendar of events, an emphasis on public art and performances at ASU Gammage and Tempe Center for the Arts. For more information about Tempe, Arizona and other events near Arizona State University, visit tempecvb.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> TONI SMITH Desert Nights, Rising Stars Writers Conference Takes the Stage at Arizona State University Arizona State University (ASU) is hosting the 7th Desert Nights, Rising Stars Writers Conference February 18-21, 2009. The conference will be held on the Arizona State University campus. The Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing is sponsoring this annual writers conference, which includes classes, readings, book signings and workshops in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and playwriting. ASU faculty members will be available throughout the conference to hone attendees' skills during the small group instruction workshops. In addition, attendees will be able to participate in "agent pitch meetings," where they can meet individually with literary agents Michael Bourett or Richard Abate for 30 minutes to discuss one of their projects. Nightly readings, which are open to the public, feature award-winning authors and poets. This year's lineup includes novelists Nancy Mairs, Meredith Hall, Percival Everett and poet Mary Ruefle. International bestselling author Alice Sebold and 2007 Pulitzer Prize winner Natasha Trethewey will also be in attendance. The general writers conference registration is $400 and nightly reading tickets are $10. For more information about the Desert Nights, Rising Stars Writers Conference, call (480) 965-6018, email pipercenter dot info at asu dot edu or visit www.asu.edu/piper. Tempe's Arizona State University is located adjacent to the Mill Avenue District, a gathering place for students and professionals alike. This vibrant community is also known for its love of the arts, with a full calendar of events, an emphasis on public art and performances at ASU Gammage and Tempe Center for the Arts. For more information about Tempe, Arizona and other events near Arizona State University, visit tempecvb.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/Tempe/RocknRollMarathon/prweb1776204.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/Tempe/RocknRollMarathon/prweb1776204.htm P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Fits Perfectly with Tempe Attractions and Entertainment [PRWeb Jan 6, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/Tempe/RocknRollMarathon/prweb1776204.htm Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:07:27 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Tempe on the Arizona State University campus. The Health & Fitness Expo kicks off race week at the Phoenix Convention Center on Fri., Jan. 16 and Sat., Jan. 17. At the expo, participants can pick up their race numbers and browse over 100 vendors from the running and fitness industry. Over 70 live bands will be performing a variety of music from reggae and jazz to country and rock at every mile along both the 26.2 and 13.1-mile courses, ending with a post-race concert at Tempe Beach Park, featuring a national headliner act. This musically inspired race is expected to draw more than 30,000 runners, walkers and junior racers from around the world. Tempe boasts an ideal winter climate for race participants and observers alike. Many choose to extend their stay over the long weekend to enjoy Tempe attractions and entertainment. Popular activities include golf, hiking in the Sonoran Desert, taking in a Broadway show at the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed ASU Gammage auditorium, dining and enjoying nightlife in Tempe's Mill Avenue District and shopping at Tempe Marketplace and Arizona Mills. Participants can also take day trips from Tempe to explore Sedona, the Grand Canyon or Tucson. For more information about the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, visit RnRaz.com or contact Elite Racing, Inc. at 800-311-1255. For more information about activities in Tempe, visit the Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau at RaceToTempe.com, or call 800-283-6734. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau: The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe attractions and entertainment, hotels and restaurants. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at tempecvb.com. ###]]> TONI SMITH 6th Annual P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon Races to Tempe Tempe on the Arizona State University campus. The Health & Fitness Expo kicks off race week at the Phoenix Convention Center on Fri., Jan. 16 and Sat., Jan. 17. At the expo, participants can pick up their race numbers and browse over 100 vendors from the running and fitness industry. Over 70 live bands will be performing a variety of music from reggae and jazz to country and rock at every mile along both the 26.2 and 13.1-mile courses, ending with a post-race concert at Tempe Beach Park, featuring a national headliner act. This musically inspired race is expected to draw more than 30,000 runners, walkers and junior racers from around the world. Tempe boasts an ideal winter climate for race participants and observers alike. Many choose to extend their stay over the long weekend to enjoy Tempe attractions and entertainment. Popular activities include golf, hiking in the Sonoran Desert, taking in a Broadway show at the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed ASU Gammage auditorium, dining and enjoying nightlife in Tempe's Mill Avenue District and shopping at Tempe Marketplace and Arizona Mills. Participants can also take day trips from Tempe to explore Sedona, the Grand Canyon or Tucson. For more information about the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, visit RnRaz.com or contact Elite Racing, Inc. at 800-311-1255. For more information about activities in Tempe, visit the Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau at RaceToTempe.com, or call 800-283-6734. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau: The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe attractions and entertainment, hotels and restaurants. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at tempecvb.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/InsightBowl/TempeArizona/prweb1722104.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/InsightBowl/TempeArizona/prweb1722104.htm The KU Jayhawks and the Minnesota Golden Gophers come to this year's Insight Bowl, attracting fans nationwide [PRWeb Dec 15, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/InsightBowl/TempeArizona/prweb1722104.htm Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:38:50 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com events to enjoy even after the Insight Bowl is over. The Insight Fiesta Bowl Block Party, Arizona's biggest and most exciting New Year's Eve party takes place in the Mill Avenue District, located adjacent to Sun Devil Stadium. More than 100,000 party-goers annually celebrate the New Year amidst fireworks displays, entertainment, beer gardens, freestyle motor cross jumpers and more. Legendary American rock band Styx will headline the event on the main stage. Tickets are $20 at the gate. Tempe's warm December weather is the perfect backdrop for football fans to enjoy the Mill Avenue District's restaurants and taverns. Beyond Mill Avenue, Tempe Marketplace is a destination of choice for dining, nightlife and shopping while Arizona Mills is home to 175 manufacturer outlets and attractions such as GameWorks and the IMAX Theatre. Additionally, it is easy to explore the scenic Sonoran Desert along hiking trails located just minutes from any Tempe hotel. Make plans now to cheer for the KU Jayhawks or the Minnesota Golden Gophers in Tempe, Arizona. Visit Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-283-6734. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment, and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> TONI SMITH Tempe, Arizona Welcomes the KU Jayhawks and the Minnesota Golden Gophers to the Insight Bowl events to enjoy even after the Insight Bowl is over. The Insight Fiesta Bowl Block Party, Arizona's biggest and most exciting New Year's Eve party takes place in the Mill Avenue District, located adjacent to Sun Devil Stadium. More than 100,000 party-goers annually celebrate the New Year amidst fireworks displays, entertainment, beer gardens, freestyle motor cross jumpers and more. Legendary American rock band Styx will headline the event on the main stage. Tickets are $20 at the gate. Tempe's warm December weather is the perfect backdrop for football fans to enjoy the Mill Avenue District's restaurants and taverns. Beyond Mill Avenue, Tempe Marketplace is a destination of choice for dining, nightlife and shopping while Arizona Mills is home to 175 manufacturer outlets and attractions such as GameWorks and the IMAX Theatre. Additionally, it is easy to explore the scenic Sonoran Desert along hiking trails located just minutes from any Tempe hotel. Make plans now to cheer for the KU Jayhawks or the Minnesota Golden Gophers in Tempe, Arizona. Visit Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-283-6734. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment, and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/FantasyofLights/Tempe/prweb1619954.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/FantasyofLights/Tempe/prweb1619954.htm Family friendly holiday events in Arizona include the Tempe Festival of the Arts and the Fantasy of Lights [PRWeb Nov 24, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/FantasyofLights/Tempe/prweb1619954.htm Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:52:33 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.tempecvb.com) will have a variety of holiday events in Arizona to choose from throughout the winter season. Events include the APS Fantasy of Lights Opening Night, the 40th Annual Fall Tempe Festival of the Arts and the APS Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade. The APS Fantasy of Lights launches the holiday season with its Opening Night Parade and Holiday Tree Lighting on November 29 from 5 to 9 p.m. The glittering lights of the parade can be viewed on Mill Avenue from 3rd Street to the Centerpoint Plaza. The night's festivities will also include Clifford the Big Red Dog as the Grand Marshall, street entertainers, a special appearance from Santa Claus and a spectacular fireworks finale to complete the evening. The 40th Annual Fall Tempe Festival of the Arts runs from December 5 - 7, open from 10 a.m. to dusk each day. Held in the Mill Avenue District, 450 juried artists will be representing 18 visual art categories ranging from digital photography to woodworking to jewelry to painting. This three-day festival offers visitors a chance to shop for the holidays while enjoying live music, the Arizona Wine Festival, a cottage edibles section and hands-on activities for children. The APS Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade on December 13 brings decorated watercrafts that light up the night on Tempe Town Lake. Evening festivities take place from 4 to 9 p.m. with the parade beginning at 7 p.m. Visitors will enjoy free admission, special exhibits, musical entertainment, kids' activities, and a fireworks finale in Tempe Beach Park. Fifty tons of snow adds to the seasonal atmosphere for kids' enjoyment. For more information about Tempe and the holiday events in Arizona please call 480-355-6075 or visit www.TempeCVB.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau: The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> TONI SMITH Tempe Hosts Many of the Holiday Events in Arizona This Winter www.tempecvb.com) will have a variety of holiday events in Arizona to choose from throughout the winter season. Events include the APS Fantasy of Lights Opening Night, the 40th Annual Fall Tempe Festival of the Arts and the APS Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade. The APS Fantasy of Lights launches the holiday season with its Opening Night Parade and Holiday Tree Lighting on November 29 from 5 to 9 p.m. The glittering lights of the parade can be viewed on Mill Avenue from 3rd Street to the Centerpoint Plaza. The night's festivities will also include Clifford the Big Red Dog as the Grand Marshall, street entertainers, a special appearance from Santa Claus and a spectacular fireworks finale to complete the evening. The 40th Annual Fall Tempe Festival of the Arts runs from December 5 - 7, open from 10 a.m. to dusk each day. Held in the Mill Avenue District, 450 juried artists will be representing 18 visual art categories ranging from digital photography to woodworking to jewelry to painting. This three-day festival offers visitors a chance to shop for the holidays while enjoying live music, the Arizona Wine Festival, a cottage edibles section and hands-on activities for children. The APS Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade on December 13 brings decorated watercrafts that light up the night on Tempe Town Lake. Evening festivities take place from 4 to 9 p.m. with the parade beginning at 7 p.m. Visitors will enjoy free admission, special exhibits, musical entertainment, kids' activities, and a fireworks finale in Tempe Beach Park. Fifty tons of snow adds to the seasonal atmosphere for kids' enjoyment. For more information about Tempe and the holiday events in Arizona please call 480-355-6075 or visit www.TempeCVB.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau: The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/FordIronmanArizona/Tempe/prweb1583354.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/FordIronmanArizona/Tempe/prweb1583354.htm Athletes and spectators alike to enjoy the local attractions in Arizona during this year's Ford Ironman Arizona [PRWeb Nov 20, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/FordIronmanArizona/Tempe/prweb1583354.htm Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:02:57 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Ford Ironman Arizona, which will take place on November 23, 2008 in Tempe. During this true test of endurance, competitors will swim 2.4-miles, bike 112-miles and run a 26.2 mile marathon in succession, earning the right to become an Ironman. Ford Ironman Arizona has become extremely popular with more than 2,000 athletes competing each year. It is anticipated to generate more than $4 million in economic impact for Tempe. That includes expenditures from both athletes and their friends and families, who travel to Tempe to provide support and encouragement for competitors and to experience the local attractions in Arizona. There are many opportunities for spectators to see the athletes in action. The swim course is in Tempe Town Lake. The bike course is three loops, beginning in the Tempe Beach Park and circling northeast. The marathon course winds around Tempe Town Lake and into Papago Park to the north, with the finish line at the edge of Tempe Beach Park at Rio Salado Parkway and Mill Avenue. The Ford Ironman Arizona Athlete Village will be set up in the park prior to and during the event. It features sponsor and merchandise booths and provides a gathering place for athletes and spectators. There are plenty of local attractions in Arizona, including Tempe, for athletes and spectators to help pass the time before and after the big event. The Mill Avenue District, with more than 100 restaurants, shops and cafes, is located just south of the Ironman festivities. Parks and mountain preserves provide easy access to outdoor recreation in the scenic Sonoran desert, such as hiking and biking. Entertainment centers such as Tempe Marketplace and Arizona Mills provide more opportunities for nightlife, great cuisine and shopping. Trips to Arizona destinations such as Sedona and the Grand Canyon are also easily accessible from Tempe. For more information, visit www.IronmanArizona.com or www.TempeCVB.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local attractions in Arizona. # # #]]> TONI SMITH Ford Ironman Arizona Races to Tempe Ford Ironman Arizona, which will take place on November 23, 2008 in Tempe. During this true test of endurance, competitors will swim 2.4-miles, bike 112-miles and run a 26.2 mile marathon in succession, earning the right to become an Ironman. Ford Ironman Arizona has become extremely popular with more than 2,000 athletes competing each year. It is anticipated to generate more than $4 million in economic impact for Tempe. That includes expenditures from both athletes and their friends and families, who travel to Tempe to provide support and encouragement for competitors and to experience the local attractions in Arizona. There are many opportunities for spectators to see the athletes in action. The swim course is in Tempe Town Lake. The bike course is three loops, beginning in the Tempe Beach Park and circling northeast. The marathon course winds around Tempe Town Lake and into Papago Park to the north, with the finish line at the edge of Tempe Beach Park at Rio Salado Parkway and Mill Avenue. The Ford Ironman Arizona Athlete Village will be set up in the park prior to and during the event. It features sponsor and merchandise booths and provides a gathering place for athletes and spectators. There are plenty of local attractions in Arizona, including Tempe, for athletes and spectators to help pass the time before and after the big event. The Mill Avenue District, with more than 100 restaurants, shops and cafes, is located just south of the Ironman festivities. Parks and mountain preserves provide easy access to outdoor recreation in the scenic Sonoran desert, such as hiking and biking. Entertainment centers such as Tempe Marketplace and Arizona Mills provide more opportunities for nightlife, great cuisine and shopping. Trips to Arizona destinations such as Sedona and the Grand Canyon are also easily accessible from Tempe. For more information, visit www.IronmanArizona.com or www.TempeCVB.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local attractions in Arizona. # # #]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/DesertBotanicalGarden/Tempe/prweb1468284.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/DesertBotanicalGarden/Tempe/prweb1468284.htm The advent of Fall brings local attractions in Arizona outdoors to the Desert Botanical Garden. [PRWeb Oct 20, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/DesertBotanicalGarden/Tempe/prweb1468284.htm Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:02:58 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.tempecvb.com), is also home to the kid-friendly Phoenix Zoo and Hall of Flame Fire Museum. One of the most prized local attractions in Arizona, the Desert Botanical Garden, contains more than 50,000 plants and has a full calendar of events for the fall season, including: * The Music in the Garden Fall 2008 Concert Series held Friday evenings from 7-9 p.m. through November 14. Musical styles range from blues to Latin. Garden admission is included in the ticket price. * The Desert Botanical Garden will host Chihuly: The Nature of Glass from November 22, 2008 through May 31, 2009. Dale Chihuly is known for his innovative glass sculptures and his spectacular creations can be found in more than 200 museums worldwide. * 15 installation areas will host Chandeliers, Towers, the Sun and Moon, and other beautiful exhibits. The gallery is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, with three timed admission periods: 8 a.m. - noon, noon - 4 p.m. and 4 - 8 p.m. * During the holiday season, Chihuly: The Nature of Glass will be accompanied by Las Noches de las Luminarias, a holiday tradition at the Garden. Visitors can walk through paths lit by thousands of luminarias and enjoy a wide variety of entertainment, food and beverages. The Garden will be illuminated from 5:30-9:30 p.m. beginning November 28, continuing on selected evenings through December 23. For more information about the Desert Botanical Garden, including ticket information for special events, visit www.dbg.org or call 480-481-8188. For visitor information, contact the Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau at www.tempecvb.com or 800-283-6734. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau: The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local points of interest. ###]]> TONI SMITH The Desert Botanical Garden Features New Fall Attractions in Arizona www.tempecvb.com), is also home to the kid-friendly Phoenix Zoo and Hall of Flame Fire Museum. One of the most prized local attractions in Arizona, the Desert Botanical Garden, contains more than 50,000 plants and has a full calendar of events for the fall season, including: * The Music in the Garden Fall 2008 Concert Series held Friday evenings from 7-9 p.m. through November 14. Musical styles range from blues to Latin. Garden admission is included in the ticket price. * The Desert Botanical Garden will host Chihuly: The Nature of Glass from November 22, 2008 through May 31, 2009. Dale Chihuly is known for his innovative glass sculptures and his spectacular creations can be found in more than 200 museums worldwide. * 15 installation areas will host Chandeliers, Towers, the Sun and Moon, and other beautiful exhibits. The gallery is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, with three timed admission periods: 8 a.m. - noon, noon - 4 p.m. and 4 - 8 p.m. * During the holiday season, Chihuly: The Nature of Glass will be accompanied by Las Noches de las Luminarias, a holiday tradition at the Garden. Visitors can walk through paths lit by thousands of luminarias and enjoy a wide variety of entertainment, food and beverages. The Garden will be illuminated from 5:30-9:30 p.m. beginning November 28, continuing on selected evenings through December 23. For more information about the Desert Botanical Garden, including ticket information for special events, visit www.dbg.org or call 480-481-8188. For visitor information, contact the Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau at www.tempecvb.com or 800-283-6734. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau: The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local points of interest. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/ShowUpNow/Pass/prweb1336374.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/ShowUpNow/Pass/prweb1336374.htm Newly lowered prices at ShowUp.com give visitors an affordable way to see local attractions in Arizona. [PRWeb Sep 22, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/ShowUpNow/Pass/prweb1336374.htm Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:02:46 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com ShowUp Now Pass is the key to exploring all of Phoenix's exceptional and comprehensive arts and cultural attractions. The Desert Botanical Garden's Marketing Manager John Sallot has expressed that "the ShowUp Now Pass is a wonderful way to explore what Phoenix has to offer and...to bring arts and culture to our residents and visitors." The ShowUp Now Pass offers two options: the Total Access Pass and the Golden Triangle Pass. The first of the two, the Total Access Pass, includes admission for up to 14 of the Valley's celebrated museums with a savings of over $110 in admission fees. The pass includes places like the Pueblo Grande Museum, the Phoenix Zoo and the Scottsdale Museum for Contemporary Art. The Golden Triangle Pass offers a savings value of over 30%. It caters exclusively to the biggest and most popular local attractions in Arizona including the scenic Desert Botanical Garden, the Heard Museum and the Phoenix Art Museum. To learn more about these special offers, please visit www.showupnowpass.com. The ShowUp.com Web site also features a comprehensive calendar of events providing dates, times, and even maps for events. Tempe has a wide array of arts and cultural attractions throughout the year that can be found on ShowUp.com. Events and local attractions in Arizona such as ASU Gammage, the ASU Art Museum and Tempe Center for the Arts are featured on ShowUp.com's events calendar. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> TONI SMITH ShowUp.com Offers New Discount Passes for Local Attractions in Arizona ShowUp Now Pass is the key to exploring all of Phoenix's exceptional and comprehensive arts and cultural attractions. The Desert Botanical Garden's Marketing Manager John Sallot has expressed that "the ShowUp Now Pass is a wonderful way to explore what Phoenix has to offer and...to bring arts and culture to our residents and visitors." The ShowUp Now Pass offers two options: the Total Access Pass and the Golden Triangle Pass. The first of the two, the Total Access Pass, includes admission for up to 14 of the Valley's celebrated museums with a savings of over $110 in admission fees. The pass includes places like the Pueblo Grande Museum, the Phoenix Zoo and the Scottsdale Museum for Contemporary Art. The Golden Triangle Pass offers a savings value of over 30%. It caters exclusively to the biggest and most popular local attractions in Arizona including the scenic Desert Botanical Garden, the Heard Museum and the Phoenix Art Museum. To learn more about these special offers, please visit www.showupnowpass.com. The ShowUp.com Web site also features a comprehensive calendar of events providing dates, times, and even maps for events. Tempe has a wide array of arts and cultural attractions throughout the year that can be found on ShowUp.com. Events and local attractions in Arizona such as ASU Gammage, the ASU Art Museum and Tempe Center for the Arts are featured on ShowUp.com's events calendar. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/BroadwaySeason/Gammage/prweb1209014.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/BroadwaySeason/Gammage/prweb1209014.htm The Tempe Convention & Visitors Bureau is Proud to Introduce the Exciting New Broadway Season at ASU Gammage. [PRWeb Aug 20, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/BroadwaySeason/Gammage/prweb1209014.htm Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:07:54 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com ASU Gammage is an ideal spot for fans to begin or end their night on the town. The Mill Avenue District, with over 100 restaurants, shops and taverns is a quick walk away, making a trip to the theatre and to Tempe, Arizona an exciting evening outing. Designed by the renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, ASU Gammage is among the largest university-based presenters of the performing arts in the world. ASU Gammage hosts a collection of inspiring performances that are complemented by the theatre's architectural design. The 2008/2009 Broadway season includes seven of today's biggest hits straight from Broadway along with several blockbusters that will make their ASU Gammage return: A Chorus Line: September 2-7, 2008 The Rat Pack- Live at the Sands: October 14-19, 2008 Happy Days: November 18-23, 2008 Spring Awakening: December 9-14, 2008 Disney's The Lion King: January 2 - February 8, 2009 Frost/Nixon starring Stacy Keach: March 31 - April 5, 2009 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: June 16-21, 2009 ASU Gammage also stages a series of special engagements during the 2008-2009 Broadway season that include: Rent: March 17-22, 2009 Cats: April 7-12, 2009 Stomp: May 5-10, 2009 Wicked: July 1-26, 2009 Show tickets start at under $25.00 and are available for purchase online, via telephone or at the box office. Tempe, Arizona Broadway season tickets are also available for purchase and start under $120.00. For ticket, show and Broadway season information, visit www.asugammage.com or call (480) 965-3434. For information on Tempe dining options and other entertainment ideas, visit www.tempecvb.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> TONI SMITH New Broadway Season Sparkles in Tempe, Arizona at ASU Gammage ASU Gammage is an ideal spot for fans to begin or end their night on the town. The Mill Avenue District, with over 100 restaurants, shops and taverns is a quick walk away, making a trip to the theatre and to Tempe, Arizona an exciting evening outing. Designed by the renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, ASU Gammage is among the largest university-based presenters of the performing arts in the world. ASU Gammage hosts a collection of inspiring performances that are complemented by the theatre's architectural design. The 2008/2009 Broadway season includes seven of today's biggest hits straight from Broadway along with several blockbusters that will make their ASU Gammage return: A Chorus Line: September 2-7, 2008 The Rat Pack- Live at the Sands: October 14-19, 2008 Happy Days: November 18-23, 2008 Spring Awakening: December 9-14, 2008 Disney's The Lion King: January 2 - February 8, 2009 Frost/Nixon starring Stacy Keach: March 31 - April 5, 2009 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: June 16-21, 2009 ASU Gammage also stages a series of special engagements during the 2008-2009 Broadway season that include: Rent: March 17-22, 2009 Cats: April 7-12, 2009 Stomp: May 5-10, 2009 Wicked: July 1-26, 2009 Show tickets start at under $25.00 and are available for purchase online, via telephone or at the box office. Tempe, Arizona Broadway season tickets are also available for purchase and start under $120.00. For ticket, show and Broadway season information, visit www.asugammage.com or call (480) 965-3434. For information on Tempe dining options and other entertainment ideas, visit www.tempecvb.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/Ford-Ironman/Tempe-Arizona/prweb831354.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/Ford-Ironman/Tempe-Arizona/prweb831354.htm Athletes, families and supporters will descend on Tempe for the Annual Ford Ironman Arizona [PRWeb Apr 10, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/Ford-Ironman/Tempe-Arizona/prweb831354.htm Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:55:24 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.tempecvb.com) on April 13, 2008. Ford Ironman Arizona has become extremely popular with nearly 2,000 athletes competing each year. It is anticipated to generate more than $4.5 million in economic impact for Tempe as both athletes and their friends and families travel to Tempe to provide support and encouragement for their favorite competitor. With the swim course in Tempe Town Lake, the adjacent Tempe Beach Park and the Mill Avenue bridges provide perfect views of the swim. The transitions to the bike course and marathon course take place at Tempe Beach Park. Because both of these courses are loops, there are many opportunities to see the athletes along the roadways and throughout Tempe Beach Park. The Ford Ironman Arizona Athlete Village will be set up in the park prior to and during the event. It features sponsor and merchandise booths and provides a gathering place for athletes and spectators to enjoy Tempe entertainment. With 330 days of sunshine annually, an enviable climate, the lake and parks, Tempe is a natural fit for this event. A variety of Tempe entertainment, activities for athletes and spectators means a great time before and after the big event. The Mill Avenue District, with more than 100 restaurants, shops and cafes, is located just south of the Ford Ironman Arizona festivities. Nearby parks and mountain preserves provide easy access to outdoor recreation in the scenic Sonoran desert, such as hiking, biking or picnicking. And, Tempe entertainment centers such as Arizona Mills and Tempe Marketplace provide more opportunities for nightlife, great cuisine and shopping. For more information about the competition or popular Tempe entertainment opportunities, visit Ford Ironman Arizona or the Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau: The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment, and local points of interest. ###]]> TONI SMITH Ford Ironman Arizona Adds to Tempe Entertainment This April www.tempecvb.com) on April 13, 2008. Ford Ironman Arizona has become extremely popular with nearly 2,000 athletes competing each year. It is anticipated to generate more than $4.5 million in economic impact for Tempe as both athletes and their friends and families travel to Tempe to provide support and encouragement for their favorite competitor. With the swim course in Tempe Town Lake, the adjacent Tempe Beach Park and the Mill Avenue bridges provide perfect views of the swim. The transitions to the bike course and marathon course take place at Tempe Beach Park. Because both of these courses are loops, there are many opportunities to see the athletes along the roadways and throughout Tempe Beach Park. The Ford Ironman Arizona Athlete Village will be set up in the park prior to and during the event. It features sponsor and merchandise booths and provides a gathering place for athletes and spectators to enjoy Tempe entertainment. With 330 days of sunshine annually, an enviable climate, the lake and parks, Tempe is a natural fit for this event. A variety of Tempe entertainment, activities for athletes and spectators means a great time before and after the big event. The Mill Avenue District, with more than 100 restaurants, shops and cafes, is located just south of the Ford Ironman Arizona festivities. Nearby parks and mountain preserves provide easy access to outdoor recreation in the scenic Sonoran desert, such as hiking, biking or picnicking. And, Tempe entertainment centers such as Arizona Mills and Tempe Marketplace provide more opportunities for nightlife, great cuisine and shopping. For more information about the competition or popular Tempe entertainment opportunities, visit Ford Ironman Arizona or the Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau: The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment, and local points of interest. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/3/prweb780964.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/3/prweb780964.htm April 12-13 Marks The 12th Annual Phoenix Pride Festival and Parade Taking Place Just Minutes From Tempe's Popular Mill Avenue District [PRWeb Mar 24, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/3/prweb780964.htm Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:53:53 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.LGBTinTempe.com) has announced its participation in the Phoenix Pride Festival and Parade. The annual event begins on Saturday, April 12, and continues through Sunday, April 13 from noon to 9 p.m. both days. After the parade on Saturday at 11 a.m., the Steele Indian School Park will host numerous exhibitors and vendors, providing diverse shopping and informational experiences for attendees. There will also be a variety of activities and entertainment featuring multiple stages, outdoor dance floors, karaoke booths and international fare. Headlining the Festival Stage on Saturday evening are Ultra Naté and Exposé, and on Sunday, Kat DeLuna and Sheena Easton. While the event is now held in Phoenix, Tempe hosted Phoenix Pride from 1991-1997. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau (TCVB) continues to participate as an exhibitor at Phoenix Pride by promoting Tempe as an LGBT friendly destination. The Tempe CVB booth will provide information on Tempe attractions, shopping and dining. After the festival activities conclude, Phoenix Pride participants are known to head over to Tempe's most popular areas, Mill Avenue and Tempe Marketplace. Attractions include several local breweries, various restaurants, live music and dancing at local hotspots. Over the past five years the Tempe CVB has made a significant effort to support the LGBT community. A member of The Greater Phoenix Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association, the Tempe CVB proudly supports Equality Arizona and Body Positive, a Phoenix-based non-profit dedicated to the fight against HIV/AIDS. The Tempe CVB provides diversity training for Tempe hotels and supports the TAG Approved accommodations programs. For more information about Phoenix Pride Festival and Parade please visit www.phoenixpride.org. For more information about the Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau, call 1-800-283-6734 or visit www.LGBTinTempe.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> TONI SMITH Tempe, Arizona Prepares For Phoenix Pride Festival and Parade www.LGBTinTempe.com) has announced its participation in the Phoenix Pride Festival and Parade. The annual event begins on Saturday, April 12, and continues through Sunday, April 13 from noon to 9 p.m. both days. After the parade on Saturday at 11 a.m., the Steele Indian School Park will host numerous exhibitors and vendors, providing diverse shopping and informational experiences for attendees. There will also be a variety of activities and entertainment featuring multiple stages, outdoor dance floors, karaoke booths and international fare. Headlining the Festival Stage on Saturday evening are Ultra Naté and Exposé, and on Sunday, Kat DeLuna and Sheena Easton. While the event is now held in Phoenix, Tempe hosted Phoenix Pride from 1991-1997. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau (TCVB) continues to participate as an exhibitor at Phoenix Pride by promoting Tempe as an LGBT friendly destination. The Tempe CVB booth will provide information on Tempe attractions, shopping and dining. After the festival activities conclude, Phoenix Pride participants are known to head over to Tempe's most popular areas, Mill Avenue and Tempe Marketplace. Attractions include several local breweries, various restaurants, live music and dancing at local hotspots. Over the past five years the Tempe CVB has made a significant effort to support the LGBT community. A member of The Greater Phoenix Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association, the Tempe CVB proudly supports Equality Arizona and Body Positive, a Phoenix-based non-profit dedicated to the fight against HIV/AIDS. The Tempe CVB provides diversity training for Tempe hotels and supports the TAG Approved accommodations programs. For more information about Phoenix Pride Festival and Parade please visit www.phoenixpride.org. For more information about the Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau, call 1-800-283-6734 or visit www.LGBTinTempe.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/2/prweb710113.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/2/prweb710113.htm Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau welcomes Tempe Festival of the Arts, Circle K Tempe Music Festival to the Mill Avenue District. [PRWeb Feb 29, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/2/prweb710113.htm Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:08:39 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.tempecvb.com) this spring during the Tempe Arts & Entertainment Weekend. Visitors can explore both the Tempe Festival of the Arts and the Circle K Tempe Music Festival, which will take place the last weekend in March. The Tempe Festival of the Arts, presented by Centerpoint Condominiums, will fill the Mill Avenue District with more than 400 artists representing 18 visual art categories that range from digital photography to woodworking to jewelry to painting. The three day festival, March 28-30, 2008, presents a wide variety of unique and hand-made artwork. Visitors will also be treated to live music on the Qwest Main Stage, the Arizona Wine Festival, a cottage edibles section and hands-on activities for children. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Circle K Tempe Music Festival at Tempe Beach Park is a chance for patrons to enjoy nonstop music from over 30 bands while also browsing the Tempe Festival of the Arts. Anyone attending the Music Festival on Saturday will be allowed to leave to attend the Tempe Festival of the Arts and gain re-entry to the Music Festival until 6:00 pm. The Music Festival features multiple stages with local, regional and national headliners, food booths and music-themed activities for both adults and children. Festival hours are from 5 p.m. to midnight on Friday, March 28, and from noon to midnight on Saturday, March 29. Playing host to the Tempe Arts & Entertainment Weekend, the Mill Avenue District features over 100 unique shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Less than ten minutes from the airport, Tempe offers more than 5,000 guestrooms ranging from budget to upscale accommodations. For more information on Tempe or the Tempe Festival of the Arts and the Circle K Tempe Music Festival, call 800-283-6734 or visit www.tempecvb.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local points of interest. ###]]> TONI SMITH Tempe Festival of the Arts, Circle K Tempe Music Festival Coming This March www.tempecvb.com) this spring during the Tempe Arts & Entertainment Weekend. Visitors can explore both the Tempe Festival of the Arts and the Circle K Tempe Music Festival, which will take place the last weekend in March. The Tempe Festival of the Arts, presented by Centerpoint Condominiums, will fill the Mill Avenue District with more than 400 artists representing 18 visual art categories that range from digital photography to woodworking to jewelry to painting. The three day festival, March 28-30, 2008, presents a wide variety of unique and hand-made artwork. Visitors will also be treated to live music on the Qwest Main Stage, the Arizona Wine Festival, a cottage edibles section and hands-on activities for children. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Circle K Tempe Music Festival at Tempe Beach Park is a chance for patrons to enjoy nonstop music from over 30 bands while also browsing the Tempe Festival of the Arts. Anyone attending the Music Festival on Saturday will be allowed to leave to attend the Tempe Festival of the Arts and gain re-entry to the Music Festival until 6:00 pm. The Music Festival features multiple stages with local, regional and national headliners, food booths and music-themed activities for both adults and children. Festival hours are from 5 p.m. to midnight on Friday, March 28, and from noon to midnight on Saturday, March 29. Playing host to the Tempe Arts & Entertainment Weekend, the Mill Avenue District features over 100 unique shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Less than ten minutes from the airport, Tempe offers more than 5,000 guestrooms ranging from budget to upscale accommodations. For more information on Tempe or the Tempe Festival of the Arts and the Circle K Tempe Music Festival, call 800-283-6734 or visit www.tempecvb.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local points of interest. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/Tempe-Arizona/Spring-Training/prweb697234.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/Tempe-Arizona/Spring-Training/prweb697234.htm Cactus League spring training begins at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. [PRWeb Feb 19, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/Tempe-Arizona/Spring-Training/prweb697234.htm Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:40:37 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.tempecvb.com) to be the perfect place to watch their favorite baseball teams play during Cactus League Spring Training. From February 27-March 28 over 150 games will be played by 12 major league baseball teams including the Angels, A's, Rockies, Cubs and Giants. Tempe Diablo Stadium is the home field for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and is just minutes from downtown Tempe's Mill Avenue District. Tempe Diablo Stadium is one of the most popular baseball spring training sites in Arizona. Seats for games vary in price, starting at just $5 for lawn seating to see the Angels. For more information about game tickets and schedules, maps of Tempe Diablo Stadium or spring training hotel specials, visit the Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's online spring training resource. Between Spring Training games, visitors can experience the numerous dining, shopping and entertainment options that Tempe has to offer. The Mill Avenue District, located between Arizona State University and Tempe Town Lake, features more than 100 unique shops, restaurants and taverns. Or, Tempe's newest retail district, Tempe Marketplace, boasts over 1.3 million square feet of shopping and dining. Tempe Town Lake offers an assortment of outdoor activities such as biking, boating or fishing and Papago Park is the perfect place to go hiking or biking in the beautiful Sonoran desert. Minutes away from Tempe Diablo Stadium and Phoenix Municipal Stadium, home of the A's, fans can also visit The Phoenix Zoo and Desert Botanical Garden. Tempe offers more than 5,000 guestrooms ranging from budget to upscale accommodations. For more information on Tempe, Arizona or Cactus League Spring Training, call 800-283-6734 or visit www.tempecvb.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau: The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> Toni Smith With Warm Weather Comes Cactus League Spring Training In Tempe, Arizona www.tempecvb.com) to be the perfect place to watch their favorite baseball teams play during Cactus League Spring Training. From February 27-March 28 over 150 games will be played by 12 major league baseball teams including the Angels, A's, Rockies, Cubs and Giants. Tempe Diablo Stadium is the home field for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and is just minutes from downtown Tempe's Mill Avenue District. Tempe Diablo Stadium is one of the most popular baseball spring training sites in Arizona. Seats for games vary in price, starting at just $5 for lawn seating to see the Angels. For more information about game tickets and schedules, maps of Tempe Diablo Stadium or spring training hotel specials, visit the Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's online spring training resource. Between Spring Training games, visitors can experience the numerous dining, shopping and entertainment options that Tempe has to offer. The Mill Avenue District, located between Arizona State University and Tempe Town Lake, features more than 100 unique shops, restaurants and taverns. Or, Tempe's newest retail district, Tempe Marketplace, boasts over 1.3 million square feet of shopping and dining. Tempe Town Lake offers an assortment of outdoor activities such as biking, boating or fishing and Papago Park is the perfect place to go hiking or biking in the beautiful Sonoran desert. Minutes away from Tempe Diablo Stadium and Phoenix Municipal Stadium, home of the A's, fans can also visit The Phoenix Zoo and Desert Botanical Garden. Tempe offers more than 5,000 guestrooms ranging from budget to upscale accommodations. For more information on Tempe, Arizona or Cactus League Spring Training, call 800-283-6734 or visit www.tempecvb.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau: The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/TempeCVB/Writing-Conference/prweb634721.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/TempeCVB/Writing-Conference/prweb634721.htm Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced that Arizona State University will host the Desert Nights, Rising Stars writers conference this February. [PRWeb Jan 24, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/TempeCVB/Writing-Conference/prweb634721.htm Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:45:00 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.asu.edu/piper. The staff members at the Piper Center for Creative Writing are a large part of the event's success. T. R. Hummer, Director of Creative Writing and Piper Center Domestic Initiatives, is the author of seven books of poetry and has edited The Kenyon Review, New England Review and The Georgia Review. Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes, Director of Global Engagement, is the author of four novels. Her literary awards include the National Endowment of the Arts Award in Fiction, the Black Caucus of the American Library Award for Literary Excellence and the PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Award for Outstanding Writing. Charles Jensen, Assistant Director, received his MFA for Poetry from the ASU MFA in Creative Writing Program. He is the author of three chapbooks and his poems have appeared in Bloom, FIELD, The Journal, New England Review, Washington Square and West Branch. Tempe's Arizona State University is located adjacent to the Mill Avenue District, a gathering place for students and professionals alike. This vibrant community is also known for its love of the arts, with a full calendar of performances on campus, an emphasis on public art and the new Tempe Center for the Arts. For more information about Tempe, Arizona and other events near Arizona State University, visit www.tempecvb.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment, and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> TONI SMITH Tempe's Arizona State University to Host Desert Nights, Rising Stars Writers Conference www.asu.edu/piper. The staff members at the Piper Center for Creative Writing are a large part of the event's success. T. R. Hummer, Director of Creative Writing and Piper Center Domestic Initiatives, is the author of seven books of poetry and has edited The Kenyon Review, New England Review and The Georgia Review. Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes, Director of Global Engagement, is the author of four novels. Her literary awards include the National Endowment of the Arts Award in Fiction, the Black Caucus of the American Library Award for Literary Excellence and the PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Award for Outstanding Writing. Charles Jensen, Assistant Director, received his MFA for Poetry from the ASU MFA in Creative Writing Program. He is the author of three chapbooks and his poems have appeared in Bloom, FIELD, The Journal, New England Review, Washington Square and West Branch. Tempe's Arizona State University is located adjacent to the Mill Avenue District, a gathering place for students and professionals alike. This vibrant community is also known for its love of the arts, with a full calendar of performances on campus, an emphasis on public art and the new Tempe Center for the Arts. For more information about Tempe, Arizona and other events near Arizona State University, visit www.tempecvb.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment, and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/1/prweb619111.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/1/prweb619111.htm Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau highlights can't miss Tempe entertainment opportunities for Super Bowl XLII and FBR Open fans. [PRWeb Jan 16, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/1/prweb619111.htm Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:14:38 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.tempecvb.com) prepares to welcome fans to Tempe, Arizona January 28 through February 3 as two of the largest sporting events take place over the same time period -- Super Bowl XLII and the FBR Open. The FBR Open is a legendary tournament on the PGA Tour, known for some of the largest crowds, incredible golfers and great views. The FBR Open will take place January 28-February 3, 2008 at the TPC Scottsdale. Super Bowl XLII is expected to reach 1 billion football fans worldwide on February 3, 2008. The game will be played at University of Phoenix Stadium, located 35 minutes west of Tempe in the city of Glendale. In 1996, Tempe, Arizona hosted Super Bowl XXX at Sun Devil Stadium. While Tempe is not playing host this year to Super Bowl XLII, the city is rolling out the red carpet to welcome football and golf fans looking to enjoy the warm Arizona sunshine. Tempe, Arizona's Mill Avenue District is full of life any time of day, any day of the week, making it a magnet for visiting sports fans. This pedestrian-friendly Tempe entertainment destination offers more than 100 shops, restaurants and entertainment venues located between Arizona State University and Tempe Town Lake. Popular Tempe entertainment venues also include Tempe Marketplace and Arizona Mills. Tempe Marketplace has 1.3 million square feet of shops, restaurants, entertainment and live music. Arizona Mills houses over 175 popular name-brand stores, all offering discount prices, GameWorks and an IMAX Theatre. In addition, sports fans won't want to miss Super Bowl Saturday Night, a free concert on February 2 at Tempe Beach Park from 6-10 p.m. and the 17th annual NFL Experience. The NFL Experience will be held immediately west of the stadium, January 26-Feburary 2 (open February 3 for game ticket holders only). For more information about Tempe entertainment during Super Bowl XLII and the FBR Open, visit www.tempecvb.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau: The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment, and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> Toni Smith Tempe, Arizona Prepares to Welcome Super Bowl XLII and FBR Open Fans www.tempecvb.com) prepares to welcome fans to Tempe, Arizona January 28 through February 3 as two of the largest sporting events take place over the same time period -- Super Bowl XLII and the FBR Open. The FBR Open is a legendary tournament on the PGA Tour, known for some of the largest crowds, incredible golfers and great views. The FBR Open will take place January 28-February 3, 2008 at the TPC Scottsdale. Super Bowl XLII is expected to reach 1 billion football fans worldwide on February 3, 2008. The game will be played at University of Phoenix Stadium, located 35 minutes west of Tempe in the city of Glendale. In 1996, Tempe, Arizona hosted Super Bowl XXX at Sun Devil Stadium. While Tempe is not playing host this year to Super Bowl XLII, the city is rolling out the red carpet to welcome football and golf fans looking to enjoy the warm Arizona sunshine. Tempe, Arizona's Mill Avenue District is full of life any time of day, any day of the week, making it a magnet for visiting sports fans. This pedestrian-friendly Tempe entertainment destination offers more than 100 shops, restaurants and entertainment venues located between Arizona State University and Tempe Town Lake. Popular Tempe entertainment venues also include Tempe Marketplace and Arizona Mills. Tempe Marketplace has 1.3 million square feet of shops, restaurants, entertainment and live music. Arizona Mills houses over 175 popular name-brand stores, all offering discount prices, GameWorks and an IMAX Theatre. In addition, sports fans won't want to miss Super Bowl Saturday Night, a free concert on February 2 at Tempe Beach Park from 6-10 p.m. and the 17th annual NFL Experience. The NFL Experience will be held immediately west of the stadium, January 26-Feburary 2 (open February 3 for game ticket holders only). For more information about Tempe entertainment during Super Bowl XLII and the FBR Open, visit www.tempecvb.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau: The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment, and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/TempeCVB/Arizona-Marathon/prweb581432.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/TempeCVB/Arizona-Marathon/prweb581432.htm Popular P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon Accompanied by Tempe Attractions, Music [PRWeb Dec 21, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/TempeCVB/Arizona-Marathon/prweb581432.htm Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:08:02 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.RaceToTempe.com), held January 13, 2008. One of the world's most popular running and walking festivals, the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon begins in downtown Phoenix, races through Scottsdale and finishes in Tempe on the Arizona State University campus. A Health & Fitness Expo kicks off race week at the Phoenix Convention Center on Fri., Jan. 11 and Sat., Jan. 12. At the expo, participants can pick up their race numbers and browse over 100 vendors from the running and fitness industries. With live bands and spirit teams positioned at every mile along both the 26.2 and 13.1-mile courses, the musical road race is expected to draw more than 35,000 runners, walkers and junior racers from around the world to the finish line in Tempe. Post-race festivities will feature a special marathon awards ceremony presented at 7:15 p.m. followed by legendary Kool & The Gang in concert at 8:00 p.m. Enjoying the warm winter climate, many visitors choose to extend their stay over the long weekend. Some of the most popular activities apart from the Arizona marathon include spa treatments, golf, hiking, Broadway shows at ASU Gammage, dining and nightlife in Tempe's Mill Avenue District and shopping at Tempe Marketplace and Arizona Mills. Participants can also take day trips from Tempe to explore Sedona, the Grand Canyon or Tucson. For more information about the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon, visit www.RnRaz.com or contact Elite Racing, Inc. at 800-311-1255. For more information about activities in Tempe, visit the Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau Web site, www.RaceToTempe.com, or call 800-283-6734. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. # # #]]> Toni Smith 5th Annual P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon Races to Tempe www.RaceToTempe.com), held January 13, 2008. One of the world's most popular running and walking festivals, the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon begins in downtown Phoenix, races through Scottsdale and finishes in Tempe on the Arizona State University campus. A Health & Fitness Expo kicks off race week at the Phoenix Convention Center on Fri., Jan. 11 and Sat., Jan. 12. At the expo, participants can pick up their race numbers and browse over 100 vendors from the running and fitness industries. With live bands and spirit teams positioned at every mile along both the 26.2 and 13.1-mile courses, the musical road race is expected to draw more than 35,000 runners, walkers and junior racers from around the world to the finish line in Tempe. Post-race festivities will feature a special marathon awards ceremony presented at 7:15 p.m. followed by legendary Kool & The Gang in concert at 8:00 p.m. Enjoying the warm winter climate, many visitors choose to extend their stay over the long weekend. Some of the most popular activities apart from the Arizona marathon include spa treatments, golf, hiking, Broadway shows at ASU Gammage, dining and nightlife in Tempe's Mill Avenue District and shopping at Tempe Marketplace and Arizona Mills. Participants can also take day trips from Tempe to explore Sedona, the Grand Canyon or Tucson. For more information about the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon, visit www.RnRaz.com or contact Elite Racing, Inc. at 800-311-1255. For more information about activities in Tempe, visit the Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau Web site, www.RaceToTempe.com, or call 800-283-6734. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. # # #]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/TempeCVB/Insight-Bowl/prweb573080.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/TempeCVB/Insight-Bowl/prweb573080.htm Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau Offers Special Hotel Rates and Event Information for Insight Bowl Fans [PRWeb Dec 13, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/TempeCVB/Insight-Bowl/prweb573080.htm Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:37:15 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com (www.tempecvb.com) welcomes the Indiana University Hoosiers and Oklahoma State Cowboys as they face off in this year's Insight Bowl. The game, played at Sun Devil Stadium on the Arizona State University campus, will begin at 3:30 p.m. MST on December 31, 2007. Teams from two of the premier conferences, the Big Ten and Big 12, will compete for the title at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. For the Big Ten's Indiana University Hoosiers, this will mark their ninth bowl appearance and their first since the 1993 Independence Bowl. Representing the Big 12, the Oklahoma State Cowboys will make their fifth bowl appearance in six years for just the second time in school history. The Insight Bowl game will be televised live to a nationwide audience on the NFL Network. Many fans will extend their stay to take part in the Insight Fiesta Bowl Block Party, one of the nation's top 10 New Year's Eve celebrations. This lively street party, taking place in the Mill Avenue District, offers something for all ages, including rides, fireworks and beer gardens. Live musical acts performing on multiple stages are always a crowd favorite. This year will be no exception with Barenaked Ladies as the headliner. Fans with tickets to the Insight Bowl will receive free admission into the block party. In addition to the big game, Tempe, Arizona is a coveted place to be for football fans. The warm December weather is the perfect backdrop for a variety of activities, including pre-game tailgating, mingling in the more than 100 restaurants, taverns and shops in the stadium-adjacent Mill Avenue District and exhilarating outdoor recreation in the scenic Sonoran desert. Make plans now to cheer for the Indiana University Hoosiers or the Oklahoma State Cowboys in Tempe, Arizona or join the fun after the game. Visit the Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau online for ticket information, special hotel rates and information on events and activities. Or, call 800-283-6734 for more information. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment, and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> Toni Smith Tempe, Arizona Welcomes Indiana University Hoosiers and Oklahoma State Cowboys to the Insight Bowl (www.tempecvb.com) welcomes the Indiana University Hoosiers and Oklahoma State Cowboys as they face off in this year's Insight Bowl. The game, played at Sun Devil Stadium on the Arizona State University campus, will begin at 3:30 p.m. MST on December 31, 2007. Teams from two of the premier conferences, the Big Ten and Big 12, will compete for the title at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. For the Big Ten's Indiana University Hoosiers, this will mark their ninth bowl appearance and their first since the 1993 Independence Bowl. Representing the Big 12, the Oklahoma State Cowboys will make their fifth bowl appearance in six years for just the second time in school history. The Insight Bowl game will be televised live to a nationwide audience on the NFL Network. Many fans will extend their stay to take part in the Insight Fiesta Bowl Block Party, one of the nation's top 10 New Year's Eve celebrations. This lively street party, taking place in the Mill Avenue District, offers something for all ages, including rides, fireworks and beer gardens. Live musical acts performing on multiple stages are always a crowd favorite. This year will be no exception with Barenaked Ladies as the headliner. Fans with tickets to the Insight Bowl will receive free admission into the block party. In addition to the big game, Tempe, Arizona is a coveted place to be for football fans. The warm December weather is the perfect backdrop for a variety of activities, including pre-game tailgating, mingling in the more than 100 restaurants, taverns and shops in the stadium-adjacent Mill Avenue District and exhilarating outdoor recreation in the scenic Sonoran desert. Make plans now to cheer for the Indiana University Hoosiers or the Oklahoma State Cowboys in Tempe, Arizona or join the fun after the game. Visit the Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau online for ticket information, special hotel rates and information on events and activities. Or, call 800-283-6734 for more information. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment, and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/tempe-cvb/tempe-marketplace/prweb549583.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/tempe-cvb/tempe-marketplace/prweb549583.htm Tempe Center for the Arts and Tempe Marketplace add to the Tempe entertainment mix. [PRWeb Aug 30, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/tempe-cvb/tempe-marketplace/prweb549583.htm Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:15:59 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.tempecvb.com) most anticipated grand openings are happening in September 2007: Tempe Center for the Arts and Tempe Marketplace. The new multi-million dollar Tempe Center for the Arts (www.tempe.gov/tca) (TCA) is scheduled to open to the public on Sunday, September 9, 2007 from noon to 5 p.m. during the Grand Opening Family Day Presented by The Tempe Republic/The Arizona Republic. The visually striking TCA features a state-of-the-art 600-seat proscenium theater, a 200-seat studio theater and a 3,500 square-foot gallery. It is located in Tempe Beach Park, on the shore of Tempe Town Lake. Highlighting the Grand Opening Family Day of Tempe entertainment will be performances from many of the resident companies such as Childsplay, Arizona's professional theatre company for young audiences, Tempe Little Theatre and the Tempe Symphony Orchestra. Complimentary food and beverages, family activities and facility tours will also be offered. The gallery will feature two exhibitions. "But It's a Dry Heat" is a humorous commentary on Arizona summers. "Childsplay's 30th Anniversary Exhibition" traces this innovative group from its humble roots to its current status as a nationally and internationally respected professional theatre company. Both will be on display until January 11, 2008. This September, Tempe will also welcome Tempe Marketplace (www.tempemarketplace.com). The $270 million retail project is designed as an open-air shopping gathering place with outdoor fireplaces, raised dining patios, laser light shows nightly, a party plaza and live performances. With 1.3 million square feet of Tempe entertainment, shopping and dining, Tempe Marketplace is the largest outdoor retail project in Arizona. The spectacular development features more than 120 of the finest restaurants, retail stores, lifestyle shops and attractions including Arizona's first Dave & Buster's. Harkins Cine Capri at Tempe Marketplace and many of the stores and restaurants are now open, with the official grand opening of the center on Friday, September 28 from 7 to 11 p.m. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau: The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> TONI SMITH Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau Welcomes Two New Additions for Tempe Entertainment: Tempe Marketplace and Tempe Center for the Arts www.tempecvb.com) most anticipated grand openings are happening in September 2007: Tempe Center for the Arts and Tempe Marketplace. The new multi-million dollar Tempe Center for the Arts (www.tempe.gov/tca) (TCA) is scheduled to open to the public on Sunday, September 9, 2007 from noon to 5 p.m. during the Grand Opening Family Day Presented by The Tempe Republic/The Arizona Republic. The visually striking TCA features a state-of-the-art 600-seat proscenium theater, a 200-seat studio theater and a 3,500 square-foot gallery. It is located in Tempe Beach Park, on the shore of Tempe Town Lake. Highlighting the Grand Opening Family Day of Tempe entertainment will be performances from many of the resident companies such as Childsplay, Arizona's professional theatre company for young audiences, Tempe Little Theatre and the Tempe Symphony Orchestra. Complimentary food and beverages, family activities and facility tours will also be offered. The gallery will feature two exhibitions. "But It's a Dry Heat" is a humorous commentary on Arizona summers. "Childsplay's 30th Anniversary Exhibition" traces this innovative group from its humble roots to its current status as a nationally and internationally respected professional theatre company. Both will be on display until January 11, 2008. This September, Tempe will also welcome Tempe Marketplace (www.tempemarketplace.com). The $270 million retail project is designed as an open-air shopping gathering place with outdoor fireplaces, raised dining patios, laser light shows nightly, a party plaza and live performances. With 1.3 million square feet of Tempe entertainment, shopping and dining, Tempe Marketplace is the largest outdoor retail project in Arizona. The spectacular development features more than 120 of the finest restaurants, retail stores, lifestyle shops and attractions including Arizona's first Dave & Buster's. Harkins Cine Capri at Tempe Marketplace and many of the stores and restaurants are now open, with the official grand opening of the center on Friday, September 28 from 7 to 11 p.m. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau: The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/tempe-events/ASU-Gammage/prweb545183.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/tempe-events/ASU-Gammage/prweb545183.htm Visitors and Locals Abuzz Over Tempe Events Including Series of Broadway Shows at ASU Gammage [PRWeb Aug 15, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/tempe-events/ASU-Gammage/prweb545183.htm Tue, 14 Aug 2007 12:07:47 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Tempe, Arizona. Tempe's ASU Gammage, located on the campus of Arizona State University (ASU), serves as the venue for the largest theatrical subscription series in the state of Arizona and one of the most successful Broadway series in the country -- the M&I Bank Broadway Across America - Arizona series. ASU Gammage is a striking venue designed by internationally renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU Gammage is located within walking distance of many Tempe events and the Mill Avenue District, which is the perfect spot for a scrumptious dinner before the show or satisfying night cap or dessert afterwards. There are more than 100 shops, restaurants, cafes and night spots along Mill Avenue in Tempe, Arizona. Upcoming Broadway shows include: Mamma Mia ● August 21 - August 26, 2007 Jersey Boys ● September 27 - October 14, 2007 Annie ● December 26 - December 30, 2007 Camelot ● January 15- 20, 2008 Twelve Angry Men starring Richard Thomas ● February 19 - 24, 2008 The Color Purple ● March 11 - 23, 2008 Sweeny Todd ● April 15- 20, 2008 The Wedding Singer ● May 20 - 25, 2008 My Fair Lady ● June 17 - 22, 2008 Tickets for the season range in price from approximately $20.00 to $80.00 at ASU Gammage and Ticketmaster. For tickets call 480-784-4444 or visit asugammage.com. For a description of each show, please visit the Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau. ASU Gammage is located on the main campus of Arizona State University in Tempe at Mill Avenue and Apache Boulevard. For more information about ASU Gammage or other Tempe Events, visit Tempe CVB online. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe events, and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> TONI SMITH Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau Rejoices as the Magic of Broadway Touches Down in Tempe, Arizona at ASU Gammage Tempe, Arizona. Tempe's ASU Gammage, located on the campus of Arizona State University (ASU), serves as the venue for the largest theatrical subscription series in the state of Arizona and one of the most successful Broadway series in the country -- the M&I Bank Broadway Across America - Arizona series. ASU Gammage is a striking venue designed by internationally renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU Gammage is located within walking distance of many Tempe events and the Mill Avenue District, which is the perfect spot for a scrumptious dinner before the show or satisfying night cap or dessert afterwards. There are more than 100 shops, restaurants, cafes and night spots along Mill Avenue in Tempe, Arizona. Upcoming Broadway shows include: Mamma Mia ● August 21 - August 26, 2007 Jersey Boys ● September 27 - October 14, 2007 Annie ● December 26 - December 30, 2007 Camelot ● January 15- 20, 2008 Twelve Angry Men starring Richard Thomas ● February 19 - 24, 2008 The Color Purple ● March 11 - 23, 2008 Sweeny Todd ● April 15- 20, 2008 The Wedding Singer ● May 20 - 25, 2008 My Fair Lady ● June 17 - 22, 2008 Tickets for the season range in price from approximately $20.00 to $80.00 at ASU Gammage and Ticketmaster. For tickets call 480-784-4444 or visit asugammage.com. For a description of each show, please visit the Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau. ASU Gammage is located on the main campus of Arizona State University in Tempe at Mill Avenue and Apache Boulevard. For more information about ASU Gammage or other Tempe Events, visit Tempe CVB online. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe events, and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/1/prweb499912.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/1/prweb499912.htm LGBT community members can find dining, shopping, TAG approved ® hotels, entertainment and more in Tempe, Arizona. [PRWeb Jan 29, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/1/prweb499912.htm Mon, 29 Jan 2007 16:43:45 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau has just unveiled an all-new website portal for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT community) travelers. The Tempe LGBT website offers listings of Tempe hotels, restaurants, shopping options, attractions, an event calendar and a form to request a Tempe visitor's packet. From the portal, LGBT community visitors can also search for accommodations in Tempe, Arizona including properties that are TAG Approved . The TAG Approved Hotels program is an endorsement of a hotel's interest in reaching out to the LGBT community. There are currently seven Tempe hotels that have been TAG Approved after completing diversity training: Tempe Mission Palms, AmeriSuites Tempe/Arizona Mills, Marriott TownePlace Suites, Springhill Suites by Marriott Phoenix/Tempe-Airport, Best Western Inn of Tempe at ASU, Courtyard by Marriott Tempe Downtown and Residence Inn by Marriott-Tempe. The new website portal will allow LGBT community visitors to preview their trip to Tempe, Arizona. With more than 330 days of sunshine every year, Tempe offers a blend of cosmopolitan culture, style and scenic desert beauty. Tempe, Arizona is a vibrant city with assets that appeal to a diverse mix of travelers. In this pedestrian-friendly city, set in the center of metropolitan Phoenix, LGBT community visitors will find an eclectic mix of arts & culture, unique dining experiences, exciting special events and a constant buzz of activity in the Mill Avenue District. Mill Avenue is home to over 100 unique shops, tasty restaurants, theaters and exciting nightlife options. Tempe Town Lake, Tempe hotels and Arizona State University (ASU) are a short walk from Mill Avenue. Arizona State University (ASU) is home to more than 20 free museums and galleries. ASU Gammage, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, annually sets the stage for some of Broadway's biggest shows. ASU is the first university nationwide to officially recognize both a gay fraternity, Sigma Phi Beta, and lesbian sorority, Gamma Rho Lambda. The City of Tempe and ASU have also both adopted nondiscrimination policies towards the LGBT community. Tempe, Arizona is the ideal travel destination for members of the LGBT community. Located in the heart of the Phoenix Metropolitan area, it is the perfect starting point for any Arizona adventure. Tempe is the hub for long and short excursions in the Southwest, easily accessible via four freeways and just 10 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. For more information, please contact the Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-283-6734 or http://www.lgbtintempe.com and request a free LGBT community brochure and visitors guide. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on TAG Approved Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment, and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at (http://www.tempecvb.com). ###]]> TONI SMITH Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau Announces Launch of New Website Portal Serving the LGBT Community Featuring Tempe Hotels, Restaurants and Shopping Recommendations The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau has just unveiled an all-new website portal for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT community) travelers. The Tempe LGBT website offers listings of Tempe hotels, restaurants, shopping options, attractions, an event calendar and a form to request a Tempe visitor's packet. From the portal, LGBT community visitors can also search for accommodations in Tempe, Arizona including properties that are TAG Approved . The TAG Approved Hotels program is an endorsement of a hotel's interest in reaching out to the LGBT community. There are currently seven Tempe hotels that have been TAG Approved after completing diversity training: Tempe Mission Palms, AmeriSuites Tempe/Arizona Mills, Marriott TownePlace Suites, Springhill Suites by Marriott Phoenix/Tempe-Airport, Best Western Inn of Tempe at ASU, Courtyard by Marriott Tempe Downtown and Residence Inn by Marriott-Tempe. The new website portal will allow LGBT community visitors to preview their trip to Tempe, Arizona. With more than 330 days of sunshine every year, Tempe offers a blend of cosmopolitan culture, style and scenic desert beauty. Tempe, Arizona is a vibrant city with assets that appeal to a diverse mix of travelers. In this pedestrian-friendly city, set in the center of metropolitan Phoenix, LGBT community visitors will find an eclectic mix of arts & culture, unique dining experiences, exciting special events and a constant buzz of activity in the Mill Avenue District. Mill Avenue is home to over 100 unique shops, tasty restaurants, theaters and exciting nightlife options. Tempe Town Lake, Tempe hotels and Arizona State University (ASU) are a short walk from Mill Avenue. Arizona State University (ASU) is home to more than 20 free museums and galleries. ASU Gammage, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, annually sets the stage for some of Broadway's biggest shows. ASU is the first university nationwide to officially recognize both a gay fraternity, Sigma Phi Beta, and lesbian sorority, Gamma Rho Lambda. The City of Tempe and ASU have also both adopted nondiscrimination policies towards the LGBT community. Tempe, Arizona is the ideal travel destination for members of the LGBT community. Located in the heart of the Phoenix Metropolitan area, it is the perfect starting point for any Arizona adventure. Tempe is the hub for long and short excursions in the Southwest, easily accessible via four freeways and just 10 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. For more information, please contact the Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-283-6734 or http://www.lgbtintempe.com and request a free LGBT community brochure and visitors guide. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on TAG Approved Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment, and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at (http://www.tempecvb.com). ###]]> 00:15:00 no