Hooray for Spring!

There are so many things to love about Spring in Scottsdale – days growing longer, dining alfresco,  slinky sundress shopping, picking perfect pedicure color, enjoying ice cream, iced coffee, iced cocktails... We say Hooray for Spring! To celebrate, select merchants at the Shops Gainey Village are offering great deals and savings now through May 31st.

Please click here to download the Shops Gainey Village Spring Savings offers (printable pdf format). The Shops Gainey Village are located on the SE corner of Scottsdale Road and Doubletree Ranch Road in heart of central Scottsdale.

For details on salon services, boutiques, restaurants and more, visit www.theshopsgaineyvillage.com or check out the latest trends, delicious dishes, fab finds and special happenings on our facebook page - www.facebook.com/theshopsgaineyvillage.

Turn the tax frown upside down!

To take the edge off your tax bill, grab your accountant and toast your good fortune at McCormick & Schmick’s Bar at The SHOPS Gainey Village!

Enjoy major deductions on appetizers, drinks and dinner entrees:

Today from 3:30-6:30 p.m., appetizers from quesadillas to ceviche, fish tacos and bruschetta are just $1.95. Adult libations needed? They've got you covered. Drink specials include beer on tap starting at $3.50, and Uncle Sam’s Mai Tai or a Big Payback Daiquiri for $6.95 each. And for the grand finale Chef Jay will be offering a menu featuring $10.40 entrees in the bar as well!

Just when you thought it couldn't get better, they are delivering the biggest windfall of all.... Each and every patron in the bar tonight will receive a $10.40 gift certificate good for another visit from Tuesday, April 19 on. (One per patron, per night, please.) -- Who even needs a tax return!?

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant is located on the southeast corner of Scottsdale and Doubletree Ranch Roads, at 8777 N. Scottsdale Road in The SHOPS Gainey Village.
Phone 480.998.2026 or visit www.mccormickandschmicks.com for details

Chicks4Children Charity Luncheon!

If you thought just one ‘chick’ couldn’t make a difference, you haven’t met Lori Goldberg.

Lori applied 10 years of humanitarian experience beside her husband and two young children in Haiti and West Africa to establish Global Family Philanthropy in 2009. The northeast Phoenix non-profit organization's mission is to help Haitian children, from newborns to age 9, once abandoned on Haiti ’s streets, to receive consistent meals, an education, and a roof over their heads.

“Our children are happy because more than just their basic needs are met. They live in a nurturing environment and they know they are loved.” Goldberg said.

“Chicks4Children is the foundation’s new sustainable program to build a place of hope where neglected Haitian children can thrive, grow, lift themselves out of their poor conditions, learn life skills and obtain an education.”

For $50 per person, the luncheon program emceed by TV3’s Carey Pena, one of the Valley’s coolest “chicks” on Tuesday, May 4, 2011 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. will feature Bloom’s signature American cuisine provided by Fox Restaurant Concepts, along with the ‘chicest’ fashions modeled by The SHOPS Gainey Village luxury boutiques. Plan to arrive early at 11 a.m. to indulge in a bevy of silent auction treasures provided by the generous merchants of The SHOPS Gainey Village.

With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, what better time to gather your favorite ‘chicks’ for a meaningful, fashionable and fun afternoon? While you’re there, be sure to block out time to shop with these “Hooray for Spring” specials and savings, valid through May 31, 2011.

To RSVP for the May 3rd Chicks4Children luncheon, go online to http://chickslunch.eventbrite.com/ or visit www.globalfamilyphilanthropy.org.
Bloom is located in The SHOPS Gainey Village, on the southeast corner of Scottsdale and Doubletree Ranch Roads, at 8877 N. Scottsdale Road
www.theshopsgaineyvillage.com

Visit the SHOPS on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/theSHOPSgaineyvillage

All That Glitters and Glistens...

It seems nowadays that there are very few times the glitterati converges to celebrate all that is decadent and fabulous. Fortunately for us, this isn't one of those times, and Oliver Smith Jewelers is pulling out all the stops to highlight "Scottsdale's New Sparkle" in the form of a lustworthy (and sure-to-be uber chic) trunk and fashion show! What is "Scottsdale's New Sparkle" you ask? It is three budding, valley designers who are turning heads with their dazzling new jewelry lines! (Props to Oliver Smith Jewelers for keeping it local and supporting small business in the town we j'adore, Scottsdale) Oh! and just in case fabulous jewelry and sparking gems weren't enough, they are topping off this bedazzled evening with a fashion show styled by Nové, live music, sushi and drinks! Seriously... what could be better? All you need to do now is mark your calendar, grab a friend (or your significant other's checkbook), and figure out what you're wearing...


Time: Thursday, March 31 from 5-8pm (fashion show starts at 6pm)
Location: Oliver Smith Jeweler The Shops Gainey Village 8787 North Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ

For more information about Nové visit their website at http://www.noveshop.com/

For event or additional information about the featured designers contact Oliver Smith Jewelers

Phone: 480.607.4444
Email: oliver@oliversmithjeweler.com

Urban Kidz Receives the 2011 Talk of the Town Award

The SHOPS gainey village's own Urban Kidz has been named a recipient of the 2011 Customer Satisfaction Award for Excellence in Customer Care, presented by Talk of the Town News, Customer Care News and Celebration Media! For those of you who don't know, the award honors companies and professionals that provide excellent customer service, as reported by their customers through no-cost, user review websites. The reviews are analyzed by a team of researchers who calculate a star rating system based on these data, which determines a business’ award eligibility.

And for that we wish an extra special congrats to Urban Kidz for a job well done!

To visit Urban Kidz or to learn more about them visit their website at www.Urbankidzwear.com

Indulge in a Wee Bit of the Homeland With McCormick & Schmick’s!

Paint the SHOPS green and let the celebration begin...

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant is rolling out good eats and boozy drinks for their favorite day of the year (and mine) St. Patrick's Day!

Thursday, March 17th

Start the festivities early (it's happy hour somewhere, right?) with Lunch entrees ranging from $8.95 to $13.95 including Corned Beef and Lamb Stew. Think that's good? They're just getting warmed up... Tempt your tastebuds with a palate pleasing three course dinner for $24.95, featuring choices like Irish Whiskey Glazed Salmon, Guinness Beef Stew, Corned Beef & Cabbage. Pairings with each course include Harp Lager and Guinness on draft (woot woot!) and a dessert pairing of Irish Coffee or Bailey’s for $34.95

Indulge your inner Leprechaun with irresistible lunch, happy hour or dinner specials. For details and reservations, call 480-998-2026.

The SHOPS Gainey Village is located on the southeast corner of Scottsdale and Doubletree Ranch Roads at 8787 N. Scottsdale Road , Scottsdale , AZ 85253

Lovers of food, fashion and philanthropy, mark your calendars!

Spring has officially sprung and fashionistas far and wide are rejoicing. Take off those mittens and that parka girlfriend... fashion has come out of hibernation! And while you may have missed New York and Paris fashion week, there's no need to fret because the trifecta of fashion, food, and feel-goodie goodness (aka philanthropy) is heading your direction thanks to Diva Women's Wear!

The SHOPS' very own "Fashion Haven" for plus size women is hosting a Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show benefiting Alzheimer's on March 12! Offering distinctive designer fashions for sizes 14-24, (Clothing women dream about, but seldom find!) Diva has been delighting their customers for 7 years with their ever-evolving array of innovative, hard-to-find clothes and accessories. Need more info? Check out Diva on the web at http://www.divawomenswear.com/

The event starts at 11:30 at the Village Tavern at the SHOPS gainey village. Price of admission is $30 and includes lunch, fashion show, door prizes and drawings.

Please call 480-948-8777 for more information or to purchase tickets

See you all there!