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Hope all you “foodies” out there are enjoying Arizona Restaurant Week!!  Well, hold onto your forks, because Marcella’s Italian Kitchen, the latest brainchild of nationally acclaimed restaurateur Cameron Mitchell, opens October 12 …in the new wing at Scottsdale Fashion Square. The 10,000-square-foot namesake restaurant was inspired by Marcella Libertini, an Italian chef and house manager for the Tuscan villa whom Mitchell met when vacationing with his family in Tuscany a few years ago.

From Marcella’s comfortable, but energetic atmosphere to its service apparel featuring spunky sayings such as “Will Trade Husband for Wine” and “Sprinkle me with Parmesan,” Marcella’s will have guests kicking back, feeling at ease, and absolutely falling in love with their food.

The restaurant is a bustling café, offering all the charm and energy of Italy with a robust, but uncomplicated Chef-driven menu.  Favorites include the fresh made Gnocchi con Bolognese with braised lamb; Ravioli Mezzaluna with goat cheese, Italian bacon and mushrooms; and Marcella’s Lasagna with sweet Italian sausage.  Their extensive pizza list includes favorites such as the Margherita D.O.C. with mozzarella, plum tomato, and sweet basil; and the Sicilian with capacola, salami, meatballs, asiago cheese and red onions. 

For more details or to get an exclusive invite to one of the preview lunches or dinner (Oct 8 &9) email: morgan@kwprgroup.com

Deb, Morgan and I attended Celebrate Your Business conference at US Airways Center yesterday (Friday, Sept. 18).  There were so many highlights; not sure where to start.  Bestselling author and leading social forecaster Patricia Aburdene, the keynote speaker, was absolutely brilliant.  She shared insight on the trends predicted in her latest book, “Megatrends 2010: The Rise of Conscious Capitalism.” 

 Aburdene, along with other local thought leaders, including Greg Peterson of The Urban Farm and Mara DeFilippis, CEO of the Arizona Green Chamber of Commerce addressed a number of ways in which executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals can capitalize on these trends to the benefit of people, planet, and profit. 

 In addition to conscious capitalism, conference speakers covered a wide range of topics, including: gratitude marketing, implementation of green business practices, structuring a company for success, and saving money with sustainable energy and incentives.

 The conference was a carbon neutral event thanks to event sponsor EcoAid, and was produced  by the innovative Namastera, Inc. a Mesa company that educates business leaders and professionals on business trends and the triple bottom line (people, planet, profit).  They provide the proprietary tools and training needed for businesses to implement change and overcome challenges introduced by the current economic climate.  If you weren’t able to make it to Celebrate Your Business this time, be sure to attend their next conference!  We’ll let you know when it’s coming…

Never in the history of the world has Santa admitted children into his workshop– until now.  A magical portal with direct access to the North Pole has just been discovered in the quaint White Mountain ski/summer village of Greer, Ariz.  Hence, beginning this winter, children and their parents will have the unprecedented opportunity to actually visit Santa’s Workshop– via Greer.  In fact, families can make their reservations for The North Pole Experience now at 1-888-NPX-SANTA. 

 The North Pole Experience is guaranteed to be a memorable family adventure, giving children and their parents unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to Santa’s Workshop.  With the help of Santa and his elves, children will roll up their sleeves to make toy, get a peek at Santa’s Command Central, check out the elves’ quarters, and enjoy cookies and milk and storytelling with Mrs. Claus.

Cabin packages allow family and friends to stay together and all include a home-cooked dinner and breakfast at the historic Molly Butler Lodge (100 years old in 2010). The lodge features an award-winning restaurant, a full bar, a game room and the second largest stone fireplace in Arizona.

 For more information visit www.NorthPoleExperience.com, or email kelly@kwprgroup.com for press kit.

 The North Pole Experience supports a variety of children’s charities including ChildHelp, Miracle League, and Angel Charities.  If you know of a school or charity that needs support, email kasey@kwprgroup.com to find out about the fundraising opportunities available.