Travels With Norma Q

The hunt for hidden treasures is on when you visit Thrifty Joe's. This shop specializes in offering used books, music, games and much more. Thrifty Joe's also carries an impressive selection of previously played vinyl record albums, DVDs, and first editions of many books and movies. The inventory is always changing, so make sure to check back often for new finds. Plus, if you don't see what you're looking for in the bins or on the shelves, the friendly staff can help you place a special order request to track it down for you and will notify you of its arrival.

The Music Box Dance Center in Glendale not only preserves the beauty and art of ballet, but also strives to pass on the passion and technique of its performance to future generations. The center offers classes and various other opportunities for instruction to aspiring dancers, and presents various recitals and entertainment throughout the year. The accomplished teachers and more experienced dancers all work together to poise younger students to develop their talents to the fullest.

Lovers of chocolate gather together for a truly delicious experience at Glendale's Chocolate Affaire. This is most definitely the sweetest festival of the year, as your taste buds will experience an incredible array of delicious tastes. Some of the most popular participants include Kreative Kupcakes, Cerreta's Candy Company, as well as other local and regional participants. Some unique fare includes cupcakes made with beer and bacon, sweet potato pie with a candy twist, big cubes of inviting fudge, as well as a delectable chocolate pizza! There's also live music, arts and crafts, and plenty of activities for the kids.

In sports, there are winners and losers. That divide between the champions and everyone else also exists in the world of sports bars, too. In Glendale, don't miss your chance to experience Padre Murphy's, a nightlife venue that has consistently been voted one of the Top 10 sports bars in the country by MSN. From the minute you walk in, you can easily see why. The waitresses are not just appealing eye candy, but they prove that they can go the extra mile to make sure that your burger or meal is hot and the cold beer in your mug never runs dry. A plethora of flat-screen TVs ensures that you won't miss a minute of the big game, and the barkeeps do an exemplary job of serving up the best domestic and imported beers as well as perfectly mixing that adult beverage that you've been craving.