The Leadership Consortium is teaming up with David Jones of Positive Image Sports, the Phoenix Mercury, and the Phoenix Suns to host the ninth-annual Arizona Black Expo at the Casino Arizona Pavilion at the US Airways Center in Downtown Phoenix. Click here for more info.

During her five years of service to St. Mary's Basilica in Downtown Phoenix, Renee Poston has found more than a job. She gained a new family and rediscovered her faith. Click here for more info.

I'll be spending my last hours on Wednesday night fighting with the rest of the mall rats and pulling my hair out over finding the perfect last minute gift. Needless to say, that leaves no time for cooking or entertaining so I'm letting someone else do it for me this year. If you're in the same boat, relax and spend your Christmas Day, December 25th this way. Click here for more info.

“A Christmas Carol” still has a lot to say – and “bah, humbug” is the least of it. The Actors Theatre version kicked off its 18th season this past weekend at Herberger Theater. Click here for more info.

The DREAMR awards honor those individuals and organizations whose vision and energy best exemplify the spirit of renewal in Downtown Phoenix. Nominations are currently being accepted for DREAMR as well as the 2009 Best of Downtown Phoenix Awards. Click here for more info.

The University of Arizona Black Alumni Maricopa County (UABAMC), Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church and the Maricopa County Department of Public Health invite the community to attend its Healthy Lifestyles Fair on Saturday December 12 from 10 am. to 3 p.m. at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 1401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix. Click here for more info.

The Latin@ Arts & Cultural Center offers a little bit of something for everyone, including dance and cooking classes, and live artist shows like the one that will take place tonight and every First Friday. Click here for more info.

Going to Artlink: First Friday reminds me of a treasure hunt. So many wonderful little shops and galleries are dotted along the route – which is pretty darned big - that it’s easy to miss the lesser-known gems. Click here for more info.

I have tender places in my heart for old-timey Christmas traditions, hot chocolate, and free stuff. So when I heard about the Victorian Christmas events Rosson House this weekend, I was totally pumped. Click here for more info.

Will you feel joy, a rush of nostalgia or the urge to pull out every last hair on your head? If your relatives are coming for the holidays, you’ll probably feel a little of each. To keep your hair firmly on your head, though, here are some suggestions to keep your family busy and happy while reducing stress and spending. Click here for more info.