January 2012

Volume 3, Issue 1 Do You Know Glendale?

Special Interest Articles:

• Glendale Glitter & Glow

• The Chocolate Affaire

• The Bear Hunt

Individual

Highlights:

Check out what’s new 2

Simply the Best 3

Main Events 4

What’s in Store for You 4

It’s Party Time 4

Shop Listing 5

Brought to you by the Independent Business Owners in Historic Downtown Glendale

Glendale Glitter and Glow January 14th 4 – 9 p.m.

“January brings the snow – makes our feet and fingers glow.” Well, Historic Downtown Glendale won’t have any snow but we will have the glow! This will be the last night of Glendale Glitters and what makes it so special? The 20 hot air balloons glowing throughout the 16 blocks of Historic Downtown Glendale for starters. Plan to arrive early because if you have any Lego fans in your family, kids can participate in onsite brick building contests every half hour. You’ll need to sign up for these contests, and they are on a first come first served basis. .

There will be 11 different bands for your listening pleasure, everything from rock to blues, and country to pop. The shops and restaurants will be open, enhancing your experience. Festival rides and food will be set up throughout the area, so be sure to explore the entire festival. Want to stay for the After Glow? California based tribute band Journey Unauthorized will be performing from 9:30 – 11 p.m.

Park for free at Glendale Community College (59

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Avenue & Olive) and ride the shuttle buses, or park in one of the preferred parking lots for $10. Make your way to Glendale for the grand finale. You won’t be disappointed.

Chocolate Affaire February 3, 4 & 5

The sweetest time of year is just around the corner, and for all of us chocolate lovers, it can’t get here soon enough! Over 30 chocolate purveyors from Arizona and around the country will gather in Glendale for this award winning festival that celebrates not only chocolate, but romance and the arts as well. This festival has become the largest gathering of national

romance artists in the Southwest. Meet the authors and attend workshops for a truly unique experience. The beloved horse & carriage rides will be clip clopping their way through the charming area all during the festival. Back for the third year is the Plein Air Competition. The artists set up their easels right out in the open and paint the day away. There is no charge to attend the festival. Parking is available at the two city parking lots for $10. Street parking is free.

Event hours are Friday, 5 – 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.mm – 10 p.m. and Sunday, Noon – 5 p.m. For more information visit www.visitglendale.com

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On a very hot day last summer, Bears & More had a visit from one of their favorite people, John Dean of Arizona Search Dogs.

Back in 2006, Bears & More became a supporter of AZ Search Dogs, hosting silent auctions each year at their Steiff event.

In 2010 & 2011 AZ Search Dogs came out for Teddy Bear Day in September and set up on the lawns along 58

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and did demonstrations all day long. The guests loved seeing the dogs climb ladders, jumping over obstacles and finding “victims” hidden in barrels and galvanized tubs.

You see, AZ Search Dogs is a non-profit organization that trains, certifies and develops Canine Search Specialist teams to be mobilized with Urban Search & Rescue Task Forces. They have been deployed to several hurricane

The Bear Hunt Saturday, February 25th 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Since our last newsletter, there has been a whole lot of activity! We are all very excited about the opening of The Gas Light Inn. Completely redecorated with antiques and wood floors, The Gas Light Inn is ready for your overnight stay. (5745 W. Glendale) Part of The Gas Light Inn has been opened as Old Towne Glendale Wine & Beer Bar. With an extensive wine list with wines from all over the world and a wide variety of

New Places for You to Explore

hit areas, The World Trade Center, Salt Lake City Olympics and local searches for valley residents.

They train at least twice a week and usually at a rubble pile in Tempe. It’s very important that they train constantly. The dogs need to be ready to go at any given moment.

And so, on that hot summer day an idea was born.

With the neighborhood setting of the Catlin Court shops it offers AZ Search Dogs a more urban like setting in which to train.

Here’s where you come in. If you are over 18 and would like to come be a victim and hide, bring all your camouflage gear, your deer stands, whatever you have and your best hiding skills and $10 and see if you can outsmart the dogs!

The hiding boundary on the west is the alley behind Bears & More, on the east 58

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Avenue, Myrtle on the north and Palmaire on the south.

Check in will begin at 7:30, with the timed hides starting at 8:30.

Your $10 registration fee will be donated to Officer Brad Jones’ family. Officer Jones was killed in the line of duty in Glendale and AZ Search Dogs asked that the registration fees be donated to his wife and children.

Cabela’s & Ty have signed on to be partners for this great community event.

Come hide from the dogs, help them train to always be ready to help those in need and support the family of a fallen officer. Or, come and watch all the fun at the first ever Bear Hunt in Glendale. Either way, it’s sure to be a fun day.

beers, draft, craft & micro brews, there is something for everyone. Try some of their tasty appetizers. The Occasional Artist is now open! Located at 7150 N. 57

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everything for the paper artist in you. Everything you need - stamps, classes and teachers to show you how to use all the tools to make delightful treasures. It’s the New Year, why not learn something new? Right next door at 7146 N.

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Dr. you’ll find a new home furnishing boutique, Vintage Chic Boutique. They stock vintage, new and shabby chic sofas, tables, chairs and accessories. Henry & Ev Children’s Resale Boutique opened in November. You’ll find their charming children’s shop full of quality items. (5749 W. Palmaire) Now you can plan a weekend getaway right here in Glendale. Just bring your overnight bag, your walking shoes, and good company for an extraordinary overnight experience.

Learn more about Arizona Search Dogs at http://arizonasearchdogs.com/ and find them

on Facebook

The Honeymoon Suite at The Gas Light Inn

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This is just a partial listing of the award winners you’ll find in Historic Glendale A Mad Hatter’s Antiques & Collectibles – 2002 Arizona Republic’s Best Antique Shop & 2007 Arizona Central’s Best Place for Antique Shopping A Shot of Java – Best of Phoenix Best Neighborhood Coffee House – West Side ABC Antiques – Arizona Republic’s Best Antiques Store – West Side The Astrology Store – Best of Phoenix New Times Best Place to get Metaphysical 2003 & 2010 Bears & More – Best of Phoenix New Times Best Place to buy a Kid’s Birthday Gift 2006 Cerreta’s – Best Tour, Best Free Tour and Best Candy as well as the First Arizona Treasure The Country Maiden – 2011 Retailer of the Year Finalist Award Glendale CVB – Blazing Star Award from the AZ Broadway Theatre for Community Efforts and Tourism Outreach Glendale Flowers – Phoenix Magazine’s Editior’s Pick for Best Florist Haus Murphy’s – Best of Phoenix New Times Best German Restaurant 2000, 2003, 2005, 2009 & 2011, one of the 10 Best from Mr. Howard Seftel, Food Critic for the Arizona Republic Healthy Baby Happy Earth – Best of Phoenix New Times Best Supplies for an Earth Mama 2009 La Piazza Al Forno – Arizona Republic Best of Phoenix 2008 & 2009, Phoenix New Times Best Neighborhood Pizzeria 2010 & 2011, Phoenix New Times Best Corner Italian Restaurant 2009, Arizona Republic Best of Phoenix 2008 & 2009 Manor at Catlin Court – 2011 Wedding Wire Brides Choice Award for Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions Matilda’s Closet – 2 Best of Awards from Phoenix Magazine and one from the Arizona Republic Pink House – 2010 Best of Yelp Glendale Shopping, 2010 Haute Couture – The Haute 5 Fashion Boutiques in Phoenix, 2009 Phoenix New Times Best of Phoenix Best Retail Co-op, 2009 Best of Yelp Glendale Fashion, 2009 944 Reader Picks

Historic Downtown Glendale is famous for its award winning festivals. But, did you know, that there are award winning shops and restaurants everywhere you look? Within the diverse community you’ll find antique stores that stock treasures from bygone eras, retail co-ops that offer the latest in fashion and accessories, a shop for the expecting parents, beautiful wedding venues, and everything else you can imagine with restaurants offering tastes from around the world. We’re simply the best, better than all the rest.

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We’re not bragging but - we’re simply “The Best”

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January 14 – Glendale Glitter & Glow Block Party February 3 – 5 – Glendale Chocolate Affaire February 4 – Artwerks First Saturday & Open Air Market February 25 – Bear Hunt with Arizona Search Dogs March 3 – Paris in the Spring, Artwerks First Saturday & Open Air Market April 7th – Artwerks First Saturday & Open Air Market April 14 & 15 – Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival

*dates and times are subject to change

For more information www.visitglendale.com

The Main Events – Save the Dates! WHAT’S IN STORE FOR

YOU

January 11th

La Piazza Al Forno

Donating ½ of all the sales of the

day to the family of fallen

Officer Brad Jones.

The family will be traveling to

Washington D.C. in May to

attend National Police Week

where Officer Jones’ name

will be added to the

National Memorial.

5803 W. Glendale

623-847-3301

Next time you visit Glendale, be

sure to ask one of the merchants

for our brand new downtown

walking map.

This map lists all the shops,

restaurants and services found in

the Historic Downtown area.

Watch for our new banners!

They will be going up soon!

For Visitor Information

go to

www.visitglendale.com

Hosting a party is lots of fun, but it is also lots of work, or like we like to say, a labor of love.

With so many great venues, think about hosting your next party right here in Historic Glendale.

For baby and bridal showers, The Spicery in our 1895 Home, Kimberly Ann’s Victorian Tea Room and CeeCee’s on the Corner are all beautiful and feminine in style. Both The Spicery and CeeCee’s have outdoor seating, perfect for this time of year.

Papa Ed’s Ice Cream Parlor is a great place for a birthday party. With the beautiful garden, there’s lots of room for kids to run and play. Adults like to have their parties there too – and the sky is the limit on what you can do, just ask Linda.

Having a Party?

Now, if you are really thinking out of the box, why not host a party with a theme? Knitting (Sally Knits), tole painting (The Tole Shop), felting (Bears & More), rug hooking (The Country Maiden), doll making (AZ Dolls & Gifts), flower design (Glendale Flowers), rubber stamping/scrapbooking (Oohhh I Like That Stamp), or call The Astrology Store for something out of this world.

These are just a few ideas for you to ponder while planning your next party, and hopefully inspiring you to celebrate your occasion in a brand new way.

Hosting a going away party? Why not try Haus Murphy’s or Bitz-ee Mama’s. Both of them have large seating areas and big menus and serve spirits. Haus Murphy’s has unique German beers and Bitz-ee Mama’s has lots of different Tequilas. For weddings, The Woman’s Club, The Glendale Civic Center, Virginia’s House and Manor at Catlin Court are all beautiful. The Woman’s Club is a historic building and an intimate setting. Virginia’s House is just west of 59

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Avenue and is delightful. Manor at Catlin Court is housed in a bungalow style church, with a main floor, a basement floor and a gazebo. The Glendale Civic Center is a modern building and has both indoor and outdoor options.

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Brought to you by the shops and businesses of Catlin Court and Old Towne Glendale

ABD Antique Appraisers

A Lasting Impression Antiques

A Mad Hatter’s Antiques &

Collectibles

Adventure HQ

Antique Haven

Antique Treasures

Antwon’s Salon

The Apple Tree

Arizona Dolls & Gifts

Arizona Shotokan Karate

The Astrology Store

AZ Biker Unlimited

AZ Laser & Skin Rejuvenation

Center

Auntie Em’s Miniatures &

Smilin’ Jack’s Pedal Cars

Bears & More

Bo’s Funky Stuff – Recycled

Ranch

Cameo Candles & Creations

Cerreta Candy Company

The Clock Makers

The Cottage Garden I & II

The Country Maiden

Coury House

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Delfina Salon & Day Spa

Drawn to Comics

Evergreen Center of Oriental

Medicine

Gas Light Inn

Glass Creations

Glendale Barbershop

Glendale Flowers & Gifts

Glendale Shoe Company

Glendale Vacuum

Granny G’s Shady Nook Books &

Antiques

Halo Nail Salon & Spa

The Happie Hippie

Healthy Baby, Happy Earth

Heart Strings

Henry & Ev Children’s Resale

Boutique

Hidden Treasures

Juniper House

Kathy’s Corner Shoppe &

Cowpoke Western Store

Let It Bead Studio

Lewis Interiors

Lois’ Loveables

Man Cave M’antiques

Manor at Catlin Court

Matilda’s Vintage Closet

Military Items.com

The Occasional Artist

Oohhh – I Love That Stamp

Old Time Photos

The Open Door & The Open

Door Too

Peaces of Life

Pink House Boutique

Ragazza Boutique

Sally’s Knits

Tattoo Blvd.

The Storm Past & Present

The Tole Shop

Vintage Chic Boutique

Westside Design Furniture

Zola Bell’s Antiques

Restaurants

A Shot of Java

A Touch of European Café

Bitz-ee Mama’s

Coffee & Tea Express

Cee Cee’s on the Corner

Haus Murphy’s

Kimberly Ann’s Victorian Tea Room

La Piazza Al Forno

Lenny’s Burger Shop

Little Saigon

Michelle & Gerald’s Southern Cuisine

Mighty Cup ‘n Spoon

Old Towne Glendale Wine & Beer Bar

Papa Ed’s Ice Cream Parlor

Pizza Old Roma

Sargent’s Market Restaurant

Shelley’s Specialty Desserts

Subway

The Spicery in our 1895 Home

ZANG Asian Bistro