Monday, February 27, 2006
Highlights of the literature: Phoenix!
Phoenix for girls
"One mom, two teen daughters, and three manicures equals vacation happiness."
Sunset March 2006
http://www.sunset.com/sunset/travel/article/0,20633,1153542,00.html
Phoenix & Scottsdale: Who says there's nothing new under the sun?
by Joe Passov, Eamon Lynch, Tara Gravel.
"Phoenix and Scottsdale are known for having some of the grandest old tracks in the Southwest, but this is still fertile terrain--a handful of newer courses have injected new life into the region, giving you even more reasons to visit. Toss in amenities for the not-so-golfy--world-class shopping, great food and superb spas--and you have a destination that promises golf and marital harmony."
Golf Magazine Jan 1, 2006 v48 i1 p114
Phoenix Suburb Pushes To Become First With Wi-Fi Everywhere
by Michelle Roberts.
" Tempe, Ariz. is due to have a Wi-Fi network available for all of its 160,000 residents in February [2006].... Two hours of free access each day also will be available for Internet users on the Arizona State campus or the nearby Mill Avenue retail district, where the network began a year ago as a pilot project and has proven popular."
InformationWeek Dec 12, 2005
Southwest sizzle: .
by Melissa Castleman, Amy Traverso.
"Suddenly Phoenix and Scottsdale have a ton of great places to eat--here are the ones you can't miss."
Sunset Dec 2005
http://www.sunset.com/sunset/travel/article/0,20633,1109680,00.html
Early starts
by Melissa Castleman
"Beat the Phoenix heat with a morning hike and breakfast. Catch the sunrise lighting the slender saguaros along the Go John Trail in Cave Creek Regional Park, then linger over breakfast at the Bakery Cafe."
Sunset July 2005
http://www.sunset.com/sunset/travel/article/0,20633,1067893,00.html
Friday, February 24, 2006
MLA’06 Hotel Update - Breaking News!!!
Due to high demand for accommodations at MLA '06, MLA’s room block at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix is sold out. If you still need a room, please contact the Wyndham Phoenix, where MLA has reserved a block of rooms for MLA attendees.
The Wyndham is located directly across the street from the Hyatt. To make a reservation contact:
Wyndham Phoenix, 50 East Adams Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004.
Hotel direct line, 602.333.000
Hotel reservations, 800.359.7253 or 602.333.5000
Hotel fax, 602.333.5183
Online reservations: www.wyndham-phoenix.com, you must enter 0516819ML in the Group Code field.
If you are holding a reservation at the Hyatt you do not need, please cancel it so the room can be made available to another member who might need it. Attendees can continue to contact the Hyatt, if desired, because rooms might become available as people cancel reservations they do not need.
The Wyndham is located directly across the street from the Hyatt. To make a reservation contact:
Wyndham Phoenix, 50 East Adams Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004.
Hotel direct line, 602.333.000
Hotel reservations, 800.359.7253 or 602.333.5000
Hotel fax, 602.333.5183
Online reservations: www.wyndham-phoenix.com, you must enter 0516819ML in the Group Code field.
If you are holding a reservation at the Hyatt you do not need, please cancel it so the room can be made available to another member who might need it. Attendees can continue to contact the Hyatt, if desired, because rooms might become available as people cancel reservations they do not need.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Mystery Lovers - Don't Miss Sunday Evening at the Poisoned Pen
Please Note: Pre-Registration is Required. No onsite tickets will be available. 
Scottsdale's own Poisoned Pen Bookstore has recently opened a downtown shop in our up-and-coming warehouse district. For our Sunday evening event, owner Barbara Peters (once an LC Librarian) and manager David Strang have organized a delightful evening with delicious food from a local eatery - Arcadia Farms City Bakery. Barbara will also have a mystery author talk and book signing, though she doesn't know who it will be...Whoever she picks will be wonderful. We will keep you informed when we learn the author. For more info, visit the PP site at: http://www.poisonedpen.com/ and the Arcadia Farms site at: http://www.citybakeryaz.com/
In addition to books, authors and food, the PP is adjacent to an amazing gallery -- The Bentley Projects...watch their website for coming shows: www.bentleyprojects.com
Enjoyable books and authors, great food, and edgy art - what more could we want? Be sure to register for the Sunday evening event prior to coming to Phoenix. No tickets will be "sold at the door".
Scottsdale's own Poisoned Pen Bookstore has recently opened a downtown shop in our up-and-coming warehouse district. For our Sunday evening event, owner Barbara Peters (once an LC Librarian) and manager David Strang have organized a delightful evening with delicious food from a local eatery - Arcadia Farms City Bakery. Barbara will also have a mystery author talk and book signing, though she doesn't know who it will be...Whoever she picks will be wonderful. We will keep you informed when we learn the author. For more info, visit the PP site at: http://www.poisonedpen.com/ and the Arcadia Farms site at: http://www.citybakeryaz.com/In addition to books, authors and food, the PP is adjacent to an amazing gallery -- The Bentley Projects...watch their website for coming shows: www.bentleyprojects.com
Enjoyable books and authors, great food, and edgy art - what more could we want? Be sure to register for the Sunday evening event prior to coming to Phoenix. No tickets will be "sold at the door".
Friday, February 03, 2006
Arizona ... Who can I ask for help?
If you would like some help ...
These are some of the Local Arrangements Committee Members, MLA 2006 - Phoenix, Arizona, who are ready to give you a hand!
If you have questions, and would like to ask someone local, ask us. Email or call - we will do what we can to answer your questions!
Co-Chairs
Jacqueline D. Doyle
Liaison Librarian, ASU West
602-543-8541
Jacque.doyle@asu.edu
Kay Wellik
Director, Library Services, Mayo Clinic
480-301-4422
wellik.kay@mayo.edu
Members - listed by first names
Darleen "Dee" Perry
Medical Librarian, Mayo Clinic
480-301-8946
perry.darleen@mayo.edu
Dawn Humay
Professional Librarian, Sun Health
6230876-6668
Dawn.Humay@sunhealth.org
Hannah Fisher
Information Services, University of Arizona
520-626-2933
hannah@ahsl.arizona.edu
Kathleen Carlson
Assistant Librarian, John C. Lincoln Health Network
602-870-6328
kcarls@jcl.com
Kathy Zeblisky
Medical Librarian, Phoenix Children's Hospital
602-546-4248
kzeblisky@phoenixchildrens.com
Lora Robbins
Librarian, Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
602-239-5445 / 602-239-3493
lora.robbins@bannerhealth.com
Mari Stoddard
Information Services, University of Arizona
520-626-2925
stoddard@ahsl.arizona.edu
Mary Riordan
Co-Chair, Hospitality Desk; Co-Chair, Library Guide
Information Services, University of Arizona
520-626-3510
mriordan@ahsl.arizona.edu
Rebecca Birr
Library Director, Maricopa Integrated Health System
602-344-5197
rebecca.birr@hcs.maricopa.gov
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Arizona Maps
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Take me out to the ballgame!
The AZ Diamondbacks are in town for our meeting...hurray!
Visit their website to learn more, or post here if you are interested in arranging a group of attendees!
See: http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/index.jsp?c_id=ari
Games are:
Friday, May 19 – Atlanta Braves, 6:40 PM
Saturday, May 20 – Atlanta Braves, 6:40 PM
Sunday, May 21 – Atlanta Braves, 1:40 PM
Monday, May 22 – Pittsburgh Pirates, 6:40 PM
Tuesday, May 23 – Pittsburgh Pirates, 6:40 PM
Wednesday, May 24 – Pittsburgh Pirates, 3:40 PM
Tickets (602) 462-6500
Image from Kingdafy at Flickr.com
Tea Time in the Desert
If you have an hour free in the afternoon, take time for tea.
One problem with heat is that appetite becomes depressed. Fortunately, the state with London Bridge (map) also offers many opportunities to partake of a light afternoon tea (and in some places, afternoon tea's hearty cousin - high tea.)
Arizona Biltmore - elegant & lavish. $31
Serves tea through May. Call 602.381.7632 for reservations.
Review
Map - 7.5 miles
Public transit
Gooseberries Tea Room - cosy. $15
Review
Map - 10 miles from hotel
Abbey Gardens - country garden. $14.50
More high tea than afternoon tea, with gift shop.
Review Review2
Map - 16 miles
Where to find more places for afternoon tea in Arizona
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Teapot image, teapot no. 26 "Gratitude Pot," from the work of tortuga del bosque
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** Prices based on web sources in early 2006. **
