Another Food Network star, Rachael Ray, was at Arizona Mills in Tempe yesterday. Our daughter, now at NAU, sent us to get an autograph. Too many people, very poor set-up, inadequate audio. While I was trying to park in the totally full lot, my wife was insulted as she tried to get a better view of the stage. We gave up before RR even showed her face.
Interesting that your daughter is at NAU, so's mine. In fact she's honchoing the Proud Patriots drive at Tinsley Hall.
Perhaps your daughter and DesertCoyote can arrange to meet.