Page 32 January 2011 Camelback Studio Tour & Art Sale Visit artists’ studios between Oak and Thomas and 56th and 60th streets and see artists at work and purchase works of art directly from the artists. The tour is sponsored by the South Scottsdale Art Alliance and is a follow-up to a successful tour last fall. When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 25-27 Where: Artists’ studios in Sherwood Heights neighborhood Cost: Free More info: 480-620-2658 or www.southscottsdaleartalliance.org. Hollywood Dreams and Nightmares James Sedares, who spent 10 seasons with the The Phoenix Symphony, will lead the symphony through a concert of cinematic masterpieces. The program includes music from “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” as well as “Lawrence from Arabia” and “Gone with the Wind.” When: 8 p.m. Jan. 28-29, 2 p.m. Jan. 30 Where: Phoenix Symphony Hall Cost: $18-$89 More info: 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org. white rocks. That exercise makes for extremely heavy pockets if you catch even a fraction of those 60,000 thoughts, and label them with a rock. In considering every thought in positive or negative perspective we can build consciousness for our goals. (Story is from the “ Diamond Cutter: The Buddha on Managing Your Business and Your Life” by Geshe Michael Roach). The problem for me is that most of my thoughts aren’t supercharged negatively or positively. For example, if I say to myself “I wish I could lose weight” is that helping or hurting? Is it positive or negative? I believe it only helps if the wish is big enough to make my mind follow up with a barrage of thoughts about all the ways I can get slim: eat less, exercise more, stay hungry a little longer before meals, make lighter food choices, drink more water, etc. If there’s a resigned sigh behind the thought like, “I wish I could lose weight (but I can’t)” it’s not positive. Your mindset is more important than which diet or exercise program you choose for your New Year’s resolution. Start 2011 with your thoughts on target. Arcadia resident Julie Poplawski teaches Pilates at Village Racquet & Health Club and is the author of “Fill Your Cup.” Healthy Continued from page 30 Italian Restaurant $ 44 Italian Treat! Includes... 2 Soup or Salad + 2 Dinner Entrées + A Full Bottle of Wine *from Proprieter’s Selection Open Mon-Sun: 4:30-9:30pm Offer valid with payment in CASH ONLY. 3 couples per table maximum. Must bring this coupon. Offer not valid with other promotions or special events. Expires: January 31, 2011 4231 E. Indian School Road • Phoenix 602.955.1213 Serving the Valley for over 27 years The Blue Coyote Café at Talking Stick Resort now offers a full sushi menu Tuesday through Saturday from 11am-10pm. Plus, get 1/2 off all sushi and $2 drink specials during Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4 to 7pm. Choose from fresh Nigiri, Sashimi and rolls like Alaska, Rainbow, Boston and Spicy Sailfish. INSIDE TALKING STICK RESORT · 101 & INDIAN BEND · TALKINGSTICKRESORT.COM Proudly owned and operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. ©2011 Talking Stick Resort SAVOR A SUSHI ROLL THAT DOESN’T BUST YOUR BANKROLL.

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