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Thunderbird School teaches through golf

GLENDALE, Ariz. — LG Electronics executives in a custom MBA program at Thunderbird School of Global Management stepped out of the classroom June 10 to practice their leadership skills on the golf course.

Managers and engineers played an 18-hole scramble in foursomes at Legend at Arrowhead golf course in Glendale, Ariz. Afterward, the teams discussed their leadership and communication strategies during a debriefing session on campus led by Thunderbird professors Caren Siehl and Taylor Carr.

“Leadership, like golf, is a mental game,” Siehl told the students. “You need to be focused, you need to believe in yourself and you need to prepare yourself. You need to be ready to lead.”

The 26 students arrived May 29 in Arizona to complete their MBA in Global Management coursework before graduation on June 28. They are the third cohort of LG executives to participate in a multiyear, multimillion-dollar partnership with Thunderbird that started in 2006.

Under the agreement, Thunderbird customized its global curriculum for 150 of LG’s top managers and engineers, who complete most of their training at the LG Learning Center in South Korea in 10 five-day modules every four weeks. Thunderbird faculty and program managers travel to the center to deliver the courses.

The LG students identified several leadership lessons from the golf course.

“You have to work with the talent that comes with your team,” said Young Sik Khang, and LG group leader.

Young Huan Choi, an LG general manager, said leaders sometimes hurt morale when they coach with harshness. But he said the coaching that occurred on the golf course was well-received.

“The chief factor was trust,” he said. “We trusted each other.”

LG senior manager Tae Kweon Baek said the lesson he learned was tolerance.

“It’s not easy to change your swing,” he said. “We should accept each other’s differences.”

LG chief research engineer S.D. Chang participated on one of two winning teams that shot an even par. He said none of the golfers on his team could have shot par by themselves.

“The power of the team is better than your best player,” he said. “That’s the leadership lesson I learned.”

INNOVATIVE CAFE COMES TO TEXAS

tumble & tea cafe combines a posh wifi equipped cafe and gourmet food with a kid-paradise indoor play-space to create a location both adults and kids can finally agree is the place to be! With hundreds of nationwide requests pouring in tumble & tea cafe expands nationally in September.

tumble & tea cafe is offering franchises in Texas! tumble & tea cafe is posh, wifi caf with an amazing playspace for kids. The rare combination of delicious, fresh, made to order food and kid-friendly environment has had a great degree of success in California and has recently announced the launch of a franchising expansion program in Texas.

tumble & tea cafe serves made to order paninnis, salads, soups, espresso drinks, pastries and a great selection of kid favorites. The incredible food isn’t the only reason to stop in for a visit. tumble and tea cafe has an amazing playspace for kids to enjoy as their parents recharge.

“tumble & tea cafe is not for the kids - it’s for the people who take care of them,” insists owner Gina DeCarlo. “We have designed the space to be easy for caregivers to have a great meal, finish a conversation with another adult, read one of our magazines or jump on our free wifi. Even more amazing, they can do all of that even when they bring the kids!”

The tumble & tea cafe concept came about when Gina realized there was a lack of places that could satisfy both her daughter’s interest and her needs as well. “I love the park and the zoo but I don’t always want to eat hot dogs and stale popcorn. Just because I’m a mother doesn’t mean I don’t want to eat good food, enjoy great coffee and have a comfortable place I can hang out.”

Since its doors opened, tumble & tea cafe has become the home-away-from-home for many parents and their children. The unique ability of the cafe to charm not only adults but their children has helped it thrive with tremendous success and inspired hundreds of nationwide requests. We have had such an incredible amount of interest from people in Texas that Texas locations open this September.

tumble & tea locations will begin opening up nationwide this September.

For more information on tumble & tea cafe or for franchising details please visit http://www.tumbleandteacafe.com or contact Diane Zuniga (909)510-0433 / diane@tumbleandteacafe.com

The National Comedy Theatre Is Working Overtime

One of San Antonio’s longest-running professional improv troupes has found a new home at the Overtime Theater.

San Antonio, TX - WHAT: The National Comedy Theatre of San Antonio - the Alamo City’s longest running competitive improv show - invites audiences to join them at their new home, The Overtime Theater, for a night of “good, clean fun” (Austin American-Statesman).

WHEN: Every Friday, 9:30 PM

WHERE: The Overtime Theater
1216 West Avenue (between Olmos and Hildebrand)

The National Comedy Theatre of San Antonio began performing at the Overtime Theater in March 2008; for the company’s founder, Les McGehee, the theater is an ideal location for improv in San Antonio: “With all the improv companies in this city, both professional and student, it’s great to have a place like the Overtime that supports them. I would like to see this theater become the center for improv in San Antonio.”

In an NCT show, two teams of comics compete for laughs in a series of games built on suggestions from the audience, with a “referee” handing out points and fouls based on their performance and the audience’s response. “We try to make our comedy family-friendly,” says McGehee. “An NCT show should be the kind of place where you can bring your first date or your mom … just not together!”

The Overtime Theater also hosts the Next Stage Improv troupe.

Admission is only $8.00; however, the Overtime also offers a “Double Feature” rate of $14 for admission to both the main stage show and the NCT show.

***In celebration of the upcoming July 4th holiday, NCT is offering a “4 By 4″ discount on the weekend of June 27; ticket buyers wearing red, white, and blue will receive a $4 discount on the regular ticket price.***

Please call 210.380.0326 or visit http://www.ncttx.com or http://www.theovertimetheater.net

About Les McGehee: Les McGehee is a working comedian and improv pioneer who has entertained millions of people throughout the U.S., Mexico, Europe, and the Caribbean. He owns The National Comedy Theatre of Austin & San Antonio, and the largest improvisation training program in the South. His theatre in Austin is in its 16th year of professional comedy. Les has been featured on ABC, Fox Family and PBS, and toured with NCT’s “Tour for the Troops” in 2004-2005. His writing credits include many successful scripts, shows and published articles, and his book, “Les McGehee Plays Well With Others: A ‘Grown-Up’ Handbook of Improvisation and Play”, was published in 2007. A San Antonio native, Les currently lives in Austin, Texas.

For more information, please visit http://www.lesmcgehee.com

Urban and Hip Gear Half off

Arizona 2008 bighorn workshops

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is offering the public an opportunity to view the majestic bighorn sheep in their natural habitat during its annual Bighorn Sheep Workshops.

The workshop offers wildlife enthusiasts an opportunity to learn about these sure-footed animals and view them in their native habitat during two separate two-day workshops on July 25-26 and Aug. 1-2.

The first day of each workshop involves mandatory classroom education from 6-8 p.m. at the Kingman Game and Fish office, followed the next day by a field trip on the Colorado River from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The sheep-viewing boat trip will depart from Willow Beach.

These popular workshops are open to any member of the public age 14 and older. Nobody under 14 will be registered for the event. Space, however, is limited to 40 people per session. Although preference will be given to those who have not attended the workshop in the last two years, those who have participated within that time are still encouraged to apply.

The 2008 workshops will feature a draw process. Applications received prior to June 27 will be drawn at random. Officials hope this will help level the playing field for all of those interested in attending. All requests to participate are responded to by mail.

“It’s an attempt to give people in outlying areas of Arizona a chance to make it on one of the two workshops,” said Zen Mocarski, public information officer in Kingman. “Our goal is to reach as many people as possible, and that’s difficult with only 80 open spaces over two weeks.”

The workshop includes an optional tour of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery prior to the Colorado River field trip. The 45-minute tour will begin at 9 a.m. and will feature both sport fish and endangered native fish.

“Although the tour is not mandatory,” Mocarski said, “we’ve had many positive comments from those who made the trip. It offers people a chance to see the inner-workings of a hatchery.”

To reserve a spot, a $20 per person refundable deposit is required in the form of a check made out to the Wildlife for Tomorrow Foundation to help reduce the problem of no-shows. The money is refunded when a person either attends the workshop or calls to cancel at least 48 hours in advance. Wildlife for Tomorrow is a non-profit group that works closely with the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

Registration is by mail only. Send a check to: Sheep Workshop, Arizona Game and Fish Department, 5325 N. Stockton Hill Road, Kingman, AZ 86409. Include the names of participants, address, phone, and specify which weekend is preferred. Also, please include a note if you are interested in the tour of the fish hatchery.

Cash donations, which are not mandatory to participate, will be accepted at the workshop to help offset increasing costs for boat rentals and fuel. Please do not send cash donations prior to the event.

Participants are encouraged to bring a camera, water, snacks, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

“It will be hot on the river,” Mocarski advised, “but that’s when bighorn come down for a drink. There is limited shade on the boats, but the temperatures will be in the triple digits.”

Exclusive Concierge Service in Las Vegas

Affluent Lifestyle Concierge (ALC) is expanding their services to include Las Vegas visitors. Previously a service dedicated to a select, privileged few, ALC has recently begun offering the same access and luxury services to those visiting the Las Vegas area.

Las Vegas based Affluent Lifestyle Concierge (ALC) is pleased to announce the expansion of their services to include Las Vegas visitors. Previously a service dedicated to a select, privileged few, ALC has recently begun offering the same access and luxury services to those visiting the Las Vegas area.

“The creation of our visitor’s package stems from the requests of our members. Quite often our members will notify us that they have friends, extended family, or colleagues in town that they would like to ensure have a great visit. Although they aren’t members of ALC, they deserve the same exceptional service, discretion, and respect that our full-fledged members receive”, says proprietors Ch-a Mosley and Nana Rush.

Visitors can take advantage of all that ALC has to offer, including: charter jet coordination, limo transportation, deluxe hotel accommodations, private gaming tables, exclusive, no-wait nightclub and private lounge access, special event arrangements, as well as a host of additional services. Packages are customized to meet the needs and wants of their clients. A personalized itinerary is created for each visiting client and all arrangements are in place before the client arrives in Las Vegas.

“We keep track of the latest trends, the hottest nightclubs, the most private lounges, the best golf courses, and the swankiest cognac and cigar bars in order to provide our clients and members with the very best and the most fun that Las Vegas has to offer. Getting our guests across the velvet rope is only the beginning. We give our clients the Las Vegas experience that they have wanted but could never have until now. We strive to elevate their status, if only for the weekend. We want to help them create their own Las Vegas story.”

ALC caters to the most upscale, time-starved individuals. Founders Ch-a Mosley, daughter of acclaimed actor Roger E. Mosley, and Nana Rush, daughter of veteran NBA Referee Eddie F. Rush, were both raised in a life of privilege, frequently surrounded by top athletes and entertainers. Additionally, the two are hospitality experts - Mosley has a Masters in Hospitality Administration from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, while Rush is a Casino Host for the world’s largest gaming company.

With its home in Las Vegas, the adult playground of the world, ALC sits on the pulse of all that is new, exciting, and relevant to today’s affluent consumer. “We take pride in providing personalized attention. We work hand-in-hand with some of the most prestigious names in luxury and entertainment. These relationships allow us to confidently ensure that our clients always have access to the best.”

To learn more about ALC, please contact an ALC representative at 888-379-6329 or via the web at http://www.liveALC.com

For more information on Affluent Lifestyle Concierge, visit http://www.liveALC.com

INDIE FESTIVAL USA ANNOUNCES DATES

AUGUST 8TH - 15th

IFUEG launches Second Annual Festival ” 8 Days 8 Charities “

Indie Fest USA announces its dates for August 8th thru the 15th, 2008 at AMC Downtown Disney and readies itself for its second annual festival

Indie Fest USA announces its dates for August 8th thru the 15th, 2008 at AMC Downtown Disney and readies itself for its second annual festival!

The Indie Fest USA, producing its third event this August, has quickly joined the ranks of the world’s top Film Festivals and has been receiving international recognition. Held in the mists of the “Happiest Place on Earth” , AMC Theaters in downtown Disney, the festival is dedicated to further strengthening its reputation as a premiere outlet for today’s greatest new talents, a home for all those who celebrate excellence in filmmaking, and an enticing venue for tourists, guests, and the surrounding communities. The festival also hosts 8 charities one for each day of the festival, a portion of the proceeds going to: Charity Water, Save the Rain Forest, Fair Trade Federation, Breast Cancer, Substance Abuse Prevention and Education, Helping the Homeless, Spina Bifida, and Save the Music.

This year IFUEG added two new categories including “Miss Indie Fest USA” and “music videos”. Our previous Indie Festival events have hosted sold out red carpets and after party events. Based on past success, IFUEG anticipates that we will again receive thousands of highly competitive submissions that will allow our 2008 festival to showcase an even greater and more exciting diversity in feature films, documentaries, animated projects, screenplays, and short films.

Along with the filmmakers, Indie fashion designers and Indie musicians with get a chance to showcase their talent and win amazing awards and prizes.

For more info on Indie Fest USA 2008 and tickets visit www.indiefestusal.com

Cleveland Vatican Splendor Exhibit package

In 1867, the Western Reserve Historical Society was founded to preserve and present the history of all of the people of northeast Ohio. Today, it is the largest privately supported regional historical society in the nation.

Now, for a limited time, the society will be featuring an exclusive exhibit entitled “Vatican Splendor,” which showcases over 2,000 years of Vatican art and history, from Michelangelo, Bernini and Giotto pieces, to the venerated relics (bone fragments) of Saint Peter and items from the election of Pope Benedict XVI, most of which are items never before seen on public view.

Guests have the opportunity to experience the splendor of one of the largest Vatican collections ever to tour North America with the Vatican Splendor Art Exhibit package at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel. Spend the weekend enjoying this once-in-a-lifetime “edu-cation,” Cleveland, Ohio vacation package, all from this remarkable city. Apart from Cleveland, the exhibit is only being showcased in two other cities across the country; St. Petersburg, FL and St. Paul, MN are the only other two locations that “Vatican Splendor” can be viewed, making this Cleveland event an opportunity not-to-miss.

The Vatican Splendor Cleveland Hotel Package includes:

• Luxury Cleveland accommodations, one king or two double beds
• Two tickets to the Vatican Splendors Exhibit
• Complimentary self-parking
• Breakfast for two the next morning
• Rates from $199 per room, per night

For more information on the Vatican Splendor exhibit, visit http://vaticansplendors.com  and discover the history of the Vatican from the most luxurious hotel in Cleveland.

About Renaissance Cleveland Hotel

This sophisticated downtown Cleveland hotel is located on Public Square and is connected to Tower City Center’s exclusive boutiques, restaurants and cinema. Within walking distance to Progressive Field, Quicken Loans Arena and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Renaissance’s luxury hotel in Cleveland, Ohio features vaulted ceilings, high arched windows and a beautiful marble fountain. A city landmark, the historic Renaissance Hotel in Cleveland was built in 1918 and its architecture reflects Cleveland’s unique style and rich history. Experience the property’s fine dining establishment, Sans Souci, serving guests award-winning Mediterranean cuisine. Discover Cleveland’s landmark social and business address at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 216-696-5600 or visit http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/clebr

*Valid Thursday to Sunday through 09/07/08. Limited number of rooms are available for this promotion. Tax is additional. Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions. Blackout dates may apply. Advance reservations required. Other restrictions may apply.

Rates are per room, per night and based on availability at the time of reservations.

Biltmore Resort Stogies and Stick Foursome Mancation

PHOENIX, Ariz. -­ The Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa is planning the ultimate getaway for the guys ­ the “Stogies & Sticks Foursome Mancation” that is a long weekend of lighting up fine cigars, sipping premium bourbon, dining on delectable American Lodge Cuisine and teeing off on two of Phoenix’s best golf courses.

The three-night/four-day vacation package for four will be offered Oct. 16-19, 2008. It kicks off at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16 with a uniquely crafted ‘Bourbon & Cigar Dinner’ in the resort’s signature restaurant, Wright’s at The Biltmore. It combines a gourmet menu with both pre-dinner and after-dinner cigar smoking and bourbon on the restaurant’s beautiful patio and lawn.

An array of top-brand cigars will be offered and selections from the Jim Beam Small Batch Bourbon Collection will be poured. The menu will feature Wright’s signature American Lodge Cuisine with it bold flavors, rich texture profiles, elegant but simplistic presentations and highest-quality ingredients from American boutique farms and dairies. (Log on to arizonabiltmore.com and click Podcasts to hear David Haddad of Fumar Cigars and David Mays, the “Whiskey Professor,” discuss bourbon, cigars and specialty dinners at Wrights.)

Friday and Saturday will be golf days on the Arizona Biltmore’s two outstanding courses. The guys will play 18-hole Adobe one day and 18-hole Links the next. Among Arizona’s oldest, the stately and grand Adobe course recently underwent a major renovation to restore original features such as wide-open views and rugged bunkers while incorporating modern updates. Links is one of the more challenging courses in the Phoenix area with a celebrated layout of rolling fairways lined with luscious pines and well-bunkered greens.

The Stogies & Sticks Foursome Mancation package includes accommodations for three nights, the Bourbon & Cigar Dinner, two rounds of golf, and breakfast daily. The cost is $450 per person, double occupancy, per night.

To make it three days of golf ­ and a total of 54 holes over the long weekend, the guys can add an instructional option to their Mancation: the Hilton Golf Academy. The full day includes a group lesson for the foursome from 9:00 am to noon, lunch, 18 holes of golf at nearby Pointe Golf Club on Lookout Mountain at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, transfers to/from the golf club, Hilton Golf Academy bag tag and Hilton Golf Experience Instructional Manual. The optional Hilton Golf Academy is $300 per person.

For more information and reservations on the Stogies & Sticks Foursome Mancation, please call 800-950-0086.

The Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa is nestled on 39 acres at the foot of Phoenix Mountain Preserve. The legendary “Jewel of the Desert” remains one of the world’s most recognized resorts for its distinctive architecture inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, luxurious facilities, and storied history as a playground of the rich and famous.

Facilities include 739 guest accommodations; eight swimming pools; seven tennis courts; full-service spa, salon, and fitness center; two 18-hole championship golf courses; signature American Lodge Cuisine in Wright’s at The Biltmore; traditional favorites and Southwestern fare at the Biltmore Grill & Patio; and casual poolside dining with a swim-up bar at the Cabana Club. The Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa is managed by Hilton Hotels and is a member of Hilton’s exclusive Waldorf=Astoria Collection(R).

 

Heritage Hotels & Resorts announces stay-and-play packages

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Heritage Hotels & Resorts is delighted to offer its guests a stimulating experience this summer at their culturally unique hotels in New Mexico and Arizona. Whether your spirit yearns for colorful flamenco performances or scenic tram rides through historical trails nearby, Heritage Hotels & Resorts provides an enriching and unique experience. With their exceptional locations spoil yourself with exquisite cuisine and tantalizing cocktails at their culturally distinctive venues.

“Sometimes summertime vacations can become monotonous,” said Angella Alba, Manager of Media and Public Relations at Heritage Hotels & Resorts, “but here at Heritage Hotels & Resorts, we want to offer our guests the rest and relaxation they need, and a cultural experience that will surely last a lifetime.”

Sometimes summertime vacations can become monotonous

Some of your options include getting away to Santa Fe and enjoying dramatic flamenco performances that will surely leave your heart racing. Or if golf is more apt to get your heart racing, check out the Santa Fe Golf Get-a-way package at Hotel Plaza Real, featuring overnight accommodations and great golf amenities.

In Albuquerque, a visit to Historic Old Town provides many specialty shops, museums and galleries to seal your cultural New Mexico experience. Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town offers their Museum package for an artistic retreat. At Nativo Lodge, seek thrills with the family-friendly.

Cliffs Adventure package. Just don’t forget to take the scenic tram ride up 10,000ft into the Sandia Mountains…a must when in Albuquerque.

If you’re heading south, stop in at Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces, offering more Stay & Play golf packages, hiking, and plentiful shopping at Historic Old Mesilla.

Should your summer soul lead you to Rio Rico, AZ, Esplendor at Rio Rico also offers a Stay & Play golf package featuring accommodations and more! Satisfy your cultural cravings with Heritage Hotels & Resorts.

About Heritage Hotels & Resort:

Heritage Hotels & Resorts offer ideal accommodations for leisure and business travelers and guests with pets in breathtaking locations in Santa Fe, Albuquerque and Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Rio Rico, Arizona. These culturally distinct hotels are ideal for meetings, events, reunions and weddings. Enjoy award-winning restaurants and top chefs featuring regional cuisines and amazing golf courses. Heritage Hotels & Resorts is a member of Sterling Hotels, a Preferred Hotel Group Partner®. Stay with us a while, We’ll stay with you for a lifetime.