Author Archives: Helene

Indie Week Pub Crawl on Mill Avenue!

TweetCelebrate Independents Week with Local First for our Mill Avenue pub crawl! We’ll be bar hopping along Tempe’s main drag on July 3rd, with stops planned at Monti’s La Casa Vieja, Robbie Fox’s Public House, Canteen Modern Tequila, Handlebar and … Continue reading

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Save the Date: Verde Valley Mixer June 5th

TweetLocal First Arizona is excited to announce our very first Verde Valley mixer which will be held in Cottonwood on June 5th!  We’ll be meeting at Burning Tree Cellars on Main Street for a great opportunity to meet and connect … Continue reading

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Going Local on Super Bowl Sunday

TweetEven though the Arizona Cardinals didn’t make it near the Super Bowl this year, we know many Arizonans will be settling down in front of the TV this weekend to take in the big game.  Check out some of Local … Continue reading

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Fall Theatre Roundup

TweetFall season may bring to mind cooler temperatures, Halloween costumes and a new wardrobe but did you also know that it’s a great time for the art scene in Arizona?  We’re thrilled to have so many great theatre groups that … Continue reading

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Win a chance to be a guest judge at SalsaFest!

TweetSalsa aficionados, listen up!  We are giving you a chance to prove you know what makes an award winning salsa recipe by being a judge at this year’s SalsaFest in Safford.  Now in its 5th year, SalsaFest celebrates the marriage … Continue reading

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Thanks for shifting this Holiday season!

TweetHigh fives, big hugs and cheers to all of you who shifted you’re spending this holiday season!  We received some great comments about how people in Arizona shifted this year and want to share them with everyone.  Below are some … Continue reading

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Buy Local and WIN!

TweetThe holidays – the time of year when the calendar moves too quickly, we’re a little more exhausted than usual and our wallets are slightly emptier.  It’s also a time to be thankful of the unique communities throughout our state … Continue reading

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Staycation in Safford

TweetMust see Salsa Trail: Save your appetite in order to sample fare from the twelve restaurants that make up the Salsa Trail.  You’ll find authentic Mexican food, world class tortillas and some of the hottest jalapenos around.  Salsa Trail restaurants … Continue reading

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Staycation in Sedona

Tweet“Staycation” has become a popular buzzword in the past several years & the concept has never been more important to Arizona.  A staycation is a chance for you to become more familiar with your town, your county, your state.  It … Continue reading

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Staycation in Prescott!

TweetStaycation has become a popular buzzword in the past several years & the concept has never been more important to Arizona.  A staycation is a chance for you to become more familiar with your town, your county, your state.  It … Continue reading

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