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Chef Kevin Binkley: Back to the Kitchen

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Chef Binkley has now decided to go back to basics (and get back to the kitchen) by bringing an entirely new concept to the Phoenix Valley in October 2016.

Phoenix, AZ, USA — “I didn’t get into this business because I love business,” says Binkley, who’s been a finalist for the prestigious James Beard Best Chef Southwest award for five straight years. “I want to cook food, and the more locations we have, the less I get to do that, and that’s not OK.”

A trained chef that has worked at 2 of the top 13 restaurants in the United States and has been nominated by the James Beard Foundation 5 years running – has gone from owning one award-winning restaurant in Arizona in 2004 to owning four restaurants by 2013. Chef Binkley has now decided to go back to basics (and get back to the kitchen) by bringing an entirely new concept to the Phoenix Valley in October 2016. Located in his previous restaurant Bink’s Midtown – the restaurant is a converted house built in 1928. The dining experience will take guests through different sections of the house – anywhere from the patio, communal dining at the bar, or your own table in the main dining room. The walls will be knocked down between dining room and kitchen and the chefs’ will be delivering the courses and explaining the dishes along the way to guests and asking for instant feedback.

Chef Binkley is known for pushing the boundaries of gastronomic innovation and highlighting the bounty of local, artisanal and house-made ingredients. The restaurant will only be open 4 days a week, Thursdays and Sundays will have one seating and Fridays/Saturdays will have 2 seating’s. An estimated 20 people per seating will be available and staff will be cut down to the minimum. Only one tasting menu will be available with limited substitutions available.

Not only is this story one for a chef re-inventing himself to push more culinary boundaries – but changing the game in Phoenix with an entirely new concept.

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

Documentary Film on Chef: http://www.vimeo.com/157487216.

Media Contact:
Angelina Gonzales
NThreeQ Media, LLC
2999 North 44th St. #145
Phoenix, AZ 85018
602-908-2285
agonzales@nthreeq.com
http://www.nthreeq.com

Sports

Phoenix 12th Annual Sportsmen’s Expo to Host First-Ever Gathering of the Tribes and Hunting the Rez Auction

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Hunters and outdoor-sports enthusiasts will have a chance to bid on art pieces and hunting and fishing packages–some fetching perhaps six figures–at the “First Annual Indian Country Big Game Auction.”

Glendale, AZ, February 20, 2012 – Hunters and outdoor-sports enthusiasts will have a chance to bid on art pieces and hunting and fishing packages–some fetching perhaps six figures–at the “First Annual Indian Country Big Game Auction.” Showcasing big-game hunting and fishing opportunities available on U.S. and Canadian Indian Reservations, the auction will be conducted during the Phoenix International Sportsmen’s Exposition, which runs February 23-26 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale.

Coordinated by Hunting The Rez Magazine, the auction will take place on Friday, February 24, from 3p-6p on the show’s main Adventure Theater stage. Auction items are listed online: http://bid.huntingtherez.com/auction.aspx?as=22110

ISE Phoenix will also feature the first-ever Hunting The Rez Pavilion, in which the following North American tribes will spotlight their outdoor opportunities:

* Blackfeet Nation, Browning, MT

* Blood Reserve, Stand Off Alberta, Canada

* Chippewa – Cree, Rocky Boy, MT

* Gros Ventre – Assiniboine, Fort Belknap, MT

* Hualape Game & Fish Dept., Peach Springs, AZ

* Jicarilla Game & Fish Dept., Dulce, NM

* Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, Lower Brule, SD

* Mandan – Hidatsu – Arikara (MHA Nation/Three Affiliated Tribes), New Town, ND

* Pueblo of Acoma, Acoma, NM

* Pueblo of Zuni, Zuni, NM

* Quinault Nation, Taholah, WA

* San Carlos Apache Recreation, San Carlos, AZ

* White Mountain Apache Tribe, Whiteriver, AZ

Jason Belcourt, co-founder and editor of Hunting The Rez Magazine, commented: “Indian country offers vast hunting and fishing opportunities and this auction is a way to showcase what’s available to a very large audience of sports enthusiasts.

“Other expos have featured auctions, but Hunting The Rez’s event is the first where all of the hunting and fishing packages up for bid are exclusively from Indian reservations,” said Belcourt. “Tribes and tribal outfitting businesses will be able to meet with anglers and big-game hunters who may have never hunted or fished on Indian Reservations.”

Another motivation for this special event, says Belcourt, is the amount of misinformation in the hunting community. “Each Tribe has its own laws and regulations for hunting and fishing on their property. Many of the tribes are in the early stages of developing their fish-and-game departments. This auction and the HTR Pavilion is a way to educate the market about what hunting and fishing is available today in Indian Country.”

About International Sportsmen’s Exposition
“The International Sportsmen’s Exposition is Arizona’s largest, most-diverse gathering of fishing, hunting and outdoor products and destinations all year,” said John Kirk, ISE’s Director of Communications. “With hundreds of exhibiting companies, free seminars throughout the day every day, free parking, giant Youth Fair plus free entry for youth under 16 and active military, the ISE is also a tremendous family value.”

DETAILS: $15 adult admission. Hours: Thurs-Fri 10:00am – 6:00pm; Sat 10:00am – 6:00pm; Sun 10:00am – 5:00pm.

INFO: www.SportsExpos.com, info@SportsExpos.com or receive special offers at www.Facebook.com/SportsExpos

Contact:
Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions
9920 S. Rural Rd., Ste 108
Tempe, AZ 85284 USA
480-206-3435
scott@blackdogpromotions.com
http://www.blackdogpromotions.com

Entertainment

Actor and Activist Tank Jones Launches “Feed the 5,000” Campaign to Help Phoenix Families in Need during Holiday Season

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Film star (Breaking Bad, Stitched) & advocate Tank Jones, along with his 501 ©(3) organization, Choices Empowerment, announces the launch of a valley-wide campaign to deliver food and gifts to families in need during the holiday season.

Phoenix, AZ, November 14, 2011 – Film star (Breaking Bad, Stitched) & advocate Tank Jones, along with his 501 ©(3) organization, Choices Empowerment, announces the launch of a valley-wide campaign to deliver food and gifts to families in need during the holiday season.

On December 17, 2011, partners of the project, dubbed, Feed the 5,000, will disseminate food, donated clothing, and gifts for children at 4 distribution sites across the north, south, east and west ends of Phoenix.

Individuals, communities & businesses are encouraged to make donations directly on the Choices Empowerment website to underwrite the initiative at: http://www.whatischoices.com/feed5000/index.html. According to Jones, even $10 will help provide a meal for a family.

Local food pantries, non-profits and faith based organizations serving needy communities should contact Choices Empowerment via email at: choices@email.com or by phone at: 480.382.4446 to enlist as recipients for Feed the 5,000.

A Personal Mission: Empowering Others to Succeed

Drawing from his faith background, the idea to help 5,000 people was inspired in part by a personal experience from years back.

“I belonged to a church where we would participate in “drive-by blessings.” We’d leave food and clothes for families in need. When you see the joy on a child’s face – and the relief on a parent’s – when they receive a toy, well, it feels great to know they’re going to have a joyous holiday in the midst of their struggles. We can be an answer to prayer.”

After achieving Hollywood success, Jones, who attended ASU and splits time between Phoenix and L.A., was not content to merely rack achievements for himself – but to give back.

Jones founded Choices Empowerment to spread an affirming message to youth. “Every person has the power within himself to improve his quality of life,” said Jones. “But we want to walk alongside and offer encouragement.”

No stranger to hardship, during one particular dry spell in his life, Jones made the decision to sell his plasma in order to get money for food. “I know what it’s like to be in need around the holidays,” he said.

For a personal message from Tank Jones, visit: http://www.whatischoices.com/feed5000/index.html, and find him on Facebook.

Contact:
Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions
9920 S. Rural Rd., Ste 108
Tempe, AZ, 85284
480-206-3435
scott@blackdogpromotions.com
http://www.blackdogpromotions.com

Entertainment

Phoenix Film Community To Honor Actress and Producer, Kimber Leigh

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Hundreds of local film, entertainment and media professionals will be honoring actress and producer Kimber Leigh on Thursday September 23rd at Hudson’s Bar in Phoenix.

Phoenix, AZ, September 14, 2010 — Hundreds of local film, entertainment and media professionals will be honoring actress and producer Kimber Leigh on Thursday September 23rd at Hudson’s Bar in Phoenix.

Leigh was recently featured in MyTekLife Magazine ( http://www.myteklife.com ) and cast in the upcoming feature film, ‘Serial Blondes’. She has been a champion of the film industry in Phoenix spending countless hours developing and promoting the films being produced in the valley.

The event on the 23rd from 7-10pm, which will also be open to the public, will feature Leigh’s movie trailers and short films and networking with industry professionals and community leaders.

Hudson’s Bar is located at 2344 W. Northern in Phoenix. For additional information contact Black Dog Promotions at 480-206-3435.

About Kimber Leigh:
Kimber Leigh is a venerable Arizona actress, model, producer and spokesperson well steeped in the Phoenix Independent cinema scene. Kimber has starred in such films as “VROOM!,” “COLLAPSE,” “TO SOME DEGREE,” and “COPPER.” Harrah’s Entertainment, Lionsgate Entertainment and Arizona’s Pure Country Radio have employed her talents in the production of countless commercials, print and advertising products. Her award winning talent has been recognized multiple times by “A3F Almost Famous Film Festival” and “Phoenix Comicon International Film Festival” for “Best Overall Acting,” “Outstanding Individual Performance” and “Best Actress in a Film Short.” Kimber is active in her community with organizations like the Phoenix Volunteer Group which assists in the development of shelters for women. You can visit Kimber Leigh online at http://www.facebook.com/kimberaleigh

Press Contact:
Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions
480-206-3435
scott@blackdogpromotions.com
http://www.blackdogpromotions.com
http://www.myteklife.com