This Weekend: WM Open & The Rhythm Room

{FORE!}

For The Spectator: Waste Management Phoenix Open

What: The Waste Management Phoenix Open has not-so-quietly made its way into the Valley of the Sun, and today is the official start of the 1st round. General admission tickets are $25.

When: Today, February 25th from 7am-8pm. The event continues through Sunday, February 28th.

Where: Stadium Course, TPC Scottsdale, 17020 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale

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{For your listening pleasure.}

Rock It: Bob Schneider at the Rhythm Room

What: Bob Schneider is at the Rhythm Room tonight. Enjoy the singer songwriters guitar driven tunes that have been said to inspire the likes of Jason Mraz. Schneider has been on the scene for over ten years, taking his funky folk rock on tour with the Dave Matthews Band and Sheryl Crow. Admission $24.

When: Tonight, February 25th at 8pm.

Where: the Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix

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{Climb for a Cure}

Good Cause: Climb to Conquer Cancer Phoenix

What: Hike 5 miles to the top of South mountain and support The American Cancer Society. Don't worry, you can take a bus down, if you want. Pre-registration is $40 and will be available online until the end of the day, Thursday Feb. 25th. Event day registration is $50.

When: Saturday, February 27th at 7am with a rolling start.

Where: South Mountain Park, Phoenix

Breakfast & Brunch From True Food Kitchen

{true food kitchen}

So you hit snooze one too many times this morning, and you're running out of the house on an empty stomach with your hair in a ponytail. Instead of grabbing a Mc-Mystery breakfast, treat yourself to something true. True Food Kitchen in the Biltmore Fashion Park is introducing their breakfast and brunch menu today.

Dine-in or grab it to go, either way, it's a treat. With all organic, seasonal and locally grown, good-for-you foods to choose from; you're breakfast stops at Ronald's house will be a thing of the past.

When: Breakfast is available every day from 8am-10:30, with brunch Saturday and Sunday from 8am-3pm.

r o c k y o u r l o c k s

Tigi Curl Stick

You're stuck in a hair styling rut despite the 7 different sizes of curling irons stored in your vanity. The Tigi Pro Fat Curl Stick can save you from your curling woes. Create fat messy waves, or defined ringlets all with one styling tool. There are plenty of Tigi retailers around the valley, so go get one.

{Make Your Monday}

Happy hour...all day at Switch.

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Not only does Switch Restaurant & Bar in Phoenix have happy hour 7 days a week, they do it all day. Monday's feature is the 2 for 1 Caipirinha Cocktail, so sip away your case of the Mondays at their 2603 N. Central location.

Retail Therapy & Francesca's Pick of the Week

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Enjoy 20% these dresses until Wednesday February 24th. Pick one, or two, up in store or online using the promo code: BELLE. While you're at it, check out their massive 75% off sale on other apparel and accessories.

Yoga Booty Ballet

If a cocktail and retail doesn't shake your Monday blues, 45 minutes of Yoga Booty Ballet should do the trick. Drop-in or join Express Mie Fitness for some lean mean sculpting and stretching tonight from 5:45-6:30pm.

Go to the Garden

That Christmas-y feeling can be a little elusive for residents of the Valley of the Sun. If you've been searching for the perfect festive December evening out, look no further than Las Noches de las Luminarias event at the Desert Botanical Garden.

Roam the paths of the garden glowing with thousands of luminaries. Enjoy the musical talents of various valley artists, dine, and don't leave without having a flight from the garden wine shop.

The garden is located at 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008. Visit dbg.org for dates, details and other delightfully seasonal events that the garden has to offer.

Weekend Sample: Dine Out with Chefs

What: An evening enjoying the culinary creations of Arizona's best chefs. Chat them up and learn their secrets.

When: This Sunday, October 4th from 4-6:30.

Where: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Atrium

The Cause: Proceeds benefit the arts education and outreach programs of the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

{Get Tickets Now.}

weekday beat

{Things to love on Monday}

1. The new Starbucks iPhone App. Finally...

2. The Killers at Dodge Theatre 8:00pm tonight.

3. Happy Hour at Murphey's Law in downtown Chandler 4-7 and 10-12.