Phoenix Art Museum hosts Urban Affair

URBAN AFFAIR CELEBRATES DOWNTOWN PHOENIX

Celebrate the downtown Phoenix lifestyle during Urban Affair, the Valley’s premier urban living event, Friday, September 26, from 6 to 10 p.m. . The Phoenix Art Museum hosts this special cocktail reception highlighted by local artists and representatives of performing arts and culture organizations including Arizona Opera, Phoenix Symphony, Heard Museum, and Scorpius Dance Theatre. Iconic downtown restaurants and chefs will present a “progressive tasting menu” throughout the evening, including Cibo, Art of Soup, Elizabeth the Market Chef, Urban Cookies and more.

A portion of the event proceeds, promotion and energy will benefit Community Food Connections, the non-profit organization that produces Downtown Phoenix Public Market.

“Urban Affair reflects the growing amount of activity and energy in downtown Phoenix and so this year’s event will be even bigger and better,” said Mayor Phil Gordon. “Because we have more people living downtown and more arts and cultural options in our urban core than ever before.”

“Phoenix has a huge opportunity to capitalize on the terrific Arts Organizations that are established within close proximity here in the downtown area. Not all cities are so lucky,” commented James Ballinger, The Sybil Harrington Director, Phoenix Art Museum. “Phoenix Art Musem has been a downtown amenity for 49 years, and we are joined by several other great museums and performing arts institutions. We are extremely pleased to host this multi-faceted event and support the overall endeavors of Urban Affair.”

Facts at a Glance

• Location: Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004
• Date: Friday, September 26, 2008
• Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
• Schedule: performances will be programmed throughout the evening
• Tickets: $30, $75 VIP (VIP includes host bar and access to the Champagne & Dessert Gallery)
  

Tickets are available online at http://www.urbanaffairaz.com through Showup.com.

Urban Affair is supported by Phoenix Art Museum, City of Phoenix, New Times, Media Publishers Group, Holy Click! Web Design, Creative Backstage, Local First Arizona, Yelp.com, SoDo Phoenix Business & Civic Association, Roosevelt Row, No Festival Required, RadiatePhx, and Make Phoenix Weird.

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Books in Review loves "World's Greatest Email"

Books in Review
by Adrienne Petterson © 2007 About Me

The World's Greatest Email
by Sue Shifrin-Cassidy
Author House
ISBN 1-4343-2392-7
Published July 2007 - Paperback - 244 pages - $17.95

If you have anything like my email inbox, you no doubt have received any number of unsolicited humorous emails. From the bizarre to the cute, the funny and absurd, the downright dumb and obnoxious, I've seen them all. Or so I thought. Ever wonder who dreams these things up? It seems songwriter-turned-author Sue Shifrin-Cassidy has been collecting such emails (most of which I've not seen - there must be literally hundreds of thousands out there), and presents the following categories in this book: Fun-E's; Smart People/Stupid People; Thought Provoking; Men, Women, and Sex; Interesting Stuff/Educational; Kids; Political/Politically Incorrect; Scams, Spam, and Urban Legends; Life-Saving/Medical, and Inspirational. I haven't laughed so much in a long time and I had to have a break and put the book down. Some funnies are like great jokes, others are silly Freudian things people have said, others are the weird things people get up to. Some jokes are a little risqué but don't let that put you off. This is the type of book you don't want to end and is a great book to read during down time - save some pages for a treat next time around. It would also make a great Christmas gift.
Sue Shifrin-Cassidy is popstar David Cassidy's wife. Visit the website www.TheWorldsGreatestEmail.com. I loved the computer/car story as did I love so many others.
Conclusion - Hysterically funny. Definitely worth a peek at.

"I wrote the book because I got an email about how to tell the first signs of a stroke and I wanted to be sure I could find it if I was ever in the middle of having one. That led me to printing it out. Then I got another email called "The Physics of Hell" that I thought was so smart, I simply had to have a hard copy. That's when I realized what a great book these modern "letters" would make." Sue Shifrin-Cassidy

Two thumbs up for "The Worlds Greatest Email"

Two thumbs up for Sue Shifrin-Cassidy
What readers are saying about The World's Greatest Email

“All I can say is, I never laughed so hard. If you've ever received a joke or inspirational e-mail, it's probably in here. I highly recommend it to all. Congratulations Sue!” - Cheryl Corwin

“This was a very clever idea for a book, and thoroughly enjoyable. Sometimes you can't put it down – yet it is also great for short segment reading. The book does cover a large span that we can all relate to.” - Dorri L. Marchetti

The World's Greatest Email is a unique and entertaining compilation of emails from all over the world. Subjects include Fun-E's, inspirational, political and life-saving information.
Sue Shifrin-Cassidy is a noted songwriter, philanthropist, founder of Kids.Charities.org and co-founder of EAT'M (Emerging Artists, Talent and Technology in Music). She is a licensed pilot, enjoys traveling, scuba diving and thoroughbred breeding and racing.

To order The World's Greatest Email, go to www.amazon.com or www.authorhouse.com. To purchase an autographed copy for $15.95, go to www.TheWorldsGreatestEMail.com.