Barneys, Saks and Neiman Marcus all have great back-to-school collections for kids this year, and they make it convenient for mommy to snatch up a few designer items in between shopping for the little ones. But if you’re looking to get off the beaten path when it comes to scoring some chic duds for your little mini-me, start with these Haute 5 children’s clothing boutiques in the Valley.

Announcement: Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald will be trading a football for filet mignon – for one night, anyway. The “Second Annual Larry Fitzgerald & Friends Celebrity Servers Night at Morton’s The Steakhouse” will be held Monday, August 30, and benefit the Carol Fitzgerald Memorial Fund and the Larry Fitzgerald First Down Fund.

The RA Sushi in Ahwatukee is hosting a totally epic summer beach party tonight, August 7. There will be beats, contests and food and drink specials, so round up some friends, throw on some chic beach attire and bring your best “I’m on island time” attitude – then get ready to party.

Head of membership at The Country Club at DC Ranch for more than 10 years, Melanie Halpert talks about the five things to think about when considering joining a private country club in Arizona.

Hollywood A-listers come to the Valley to take a break from their lives in Los Angeles, and celebrity athletes make the trip here to both play and work, thanks to the area’s professional teams, numerous golf courses and exquisite resorts and spas. Here are the Haute 5 places you should hang if you want to rub elbows with the famous.

RA Sushi is serving up their popular Hot Mess dish at a special rate for the month of August – just one of many fine restaurants in the Valley offering locals delicious rewards for hanging around during the hot summer months. Here are a few taking up space in our calendars.

After our tribute last week to frozen yogurt, you already know we’re fans of cold and delicious pick-me-ups. Maybe you prefer a sundae or banana split to a cup of fro-yo, or maybe you play both sides, but we don’t judge – we’re here to enable. Here are the Haute 5 places to grab a few scoops around town.

Lady Gaga performed – and delivered a political message – at her concert Saturday night inside the US Airways Center in Phoenix.

When Talking Stick Resort celebrated its soft opening back in April, we we already licking our lips in anticipation of all the culinary establishments and their creations slated to open right along with it. Now with the resort’s official grand opening in July under its belt, we feel compelled to urge you once again to make a reservation at one of the six fantastic dining establishments.