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Anthem- For the residents of Anthem and New River, Arizona, Daisy Mountain is their collective backyard treasure. Since March 1st, folks across the Valley have been capturing the beauty of this landscape on film while also helping to preserve it for generations to enjoy. For the second year, North Country Conservancy is hosting its photo contest to promote the preservation of Daisy Mountain. The creative focus is to depict the sereneness of this beautiful landmark or show Arizona flowers, cacti and other plants and animals that are native to the community. “This is a terrific way to get people out to enjoy and experience Daisy Mountain first-hand while also
being a part of keeping it a special place,” says Ann Hutchinson, Executive Director of North Country Conservancy. Continuing through October 1st, the photo contest will award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners with various prizes. An award celebration event will be held in October. Last year’s 1st place winner was Andrea Searle, whose image, ‘Spring in Arizona’, took top honors. Kazu Okutomi of Kazu Photography and Mike Spinelli of Mike Spinelli Photography were last year’s contest judges, and they will officiate again this year. 2009 sponsors include Gutowski Cabinet Works and Studio West, both in Anthem. Sponsorship opportunities at various levels are still available. To sponsor or to participate, visit www. daisymountain.org or call (623) 7246514 for more information.
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Tosca Presented by Arizona Opera Symphony Hall March 26 - 29 Thursday - Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 2pm The fate of the celebrated and beautiful diva Florida Tosca is played against a politically and emotionally charged atmosphere. In the title role, acclaimed soprano Lisa Daltirus debuts with Arizona Opera in what is regarded as her signature role. One of Puccini’s most beloved operas, Tosca is a drama of great intensity and fire that never fails to please audiences.
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AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine Volume 2, Issue 13 March 26th, 2008 Publisher Brian Muir brian.muir@azweeklymagazine.com Art Director Kevin Kelley kevin.kelley@azweeklymagazine.com Office Manager Tami Kelley tami.kelley@azweeklymagazine.com Staff Music Writer Kim Naugle kim.naugle@azweeklymagazine.com Staff Fashion Writer Kinsey Schofield kinsey.schofield@azweeklymagazine.com SALES STAFF Nick Connell Senior Accounts Manager nick.connell@azweeklymagazine.com Brian Schreiner Director of Business Development brian.schreiner@azweeklymagazine.com Ryan Hubbell ryan.hubbell@azweeklymagazine.com Christina Forrester christina.forrester@azweeklymagazine.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS David McIntyre • Chad Haire Stephen Wilkinson • Christine Capuano
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Presented by Desert Botanical Garden March 27 Friday 6pm – 10pm Kick off your weekend with a bit of funk at the sixth annual Agave on the Rocks, the Garden’s hippest fundraising event. Groove your way through the Garden by the light of your glowing margarita glass while listening to the Valley’s hottest Latin funk bands. Take a breather from dancing to sample mouthwatering cuisine provided by more than 15 of the Valley’s premier caterers and restaurants. Important Information: Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be sold at the door. You must be 21 years of age or older to attend, and must show proper identification to be admitted. Ticket price includes two 8 oz. margaritas in a commemorative margarita glass.
Reduced Shakespeare Company Completely Hollywood (Abridged) – Greatest Films Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Theatre 4301 Through April 5 Tuesday – Thursday 7:30pm Friday 8pm Saturday 2pm & 8pm Sunday 2pm The World Goes Round Desert Foothills Theater Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center Through April 5 Friday - Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 2pm
Presented by Arizona Jewish Theatre Company PVCC Center for the Performing Arts Through March 29 Thursday - Saturday 8pm Sunday 2pm & 7pm Crypto-Jews (hidden Jews) is the name given to those Hispanics who are descendents of the Spanish Jews at the time of the Inquisition. Forced to convert to Christianity, some retained vestiges of their Judaism and many are now re-discovering their Jewish roots. This contemporary play is set in New Mexico and brings to life three generations of an Hispanic family dealing with the knowledge and secrets of their lineage.
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The Monsters and Aliens have Arrived on Earth! By Stan Robinson Tales of monsters, creatures and otherworldly beings made their presence a permanent part of our social consciousness with the printed word. These stories had already taken hold in literary form as early as 1818 with the classic Frankenstein by 19 year-old author Mary Shelley. Perhaps the most memorable alien event to affect the whole country was the Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre Players broadcast of the H.G. Wells novel, The War of the Worlds on Halloween, October 30th, 1938 (which eventually led to the FCC drafting new legislation
Limits (1963). The lighter approach kept the balance, making those same monsters and aliens that scared us acceptable. The TV series My Favorite Martian (1963), starring Ray Walston as the benevolent yet likable Martian and Earthling Bill Bixby as his roommate, made us comfortable with the thought they could just be living among us. And if that’s the case, what would the government be doing? Well, Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones gave us that answer with the Men in Black movies on one level, while David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson with The X-Files TV show and movie, gave us the clandestine view of the monsters and aliens. On March 27th, we’ll discover that monsters have been living among us and with the aid of the government, will rise to keep us safe when the invasion of Earth takes place in Monsters vs.
(LtoR) General W.R. Monger (KIEFER SUTHERLAND) the President (STEPHEN COLBERT)
over characters/objects in the foreground or background within a scene. Large onscreen visual effects dictate equally large sounds and sound effects. Ethan Van der Ryn, the supervising sound editor, brought his creative and technological expertise for the “constantly scaled” sound. As in our real world, there’s close or faraway sound, whispers, echoes, and in some cases, no sound. With picture and sound, the ultimate and the most important aspect is the characters and the sound of their voices that brings the movie to life. With an animated film, that aspect of “life” is crucial. DreamWorks Animation release; directed by Rob Letterman and Conrad Vernon; written by Maya Forbes and Wallace Wolodarsky; Rated PG for sci-fi action, some crude humor and mild language; runtime: 94 minutes.
B.O.B from Paramount Pictures / Dreamworks Animation’s Monsters vs. Aliens stopped by the Arizona Science Center to make “goo” with young humans. Pictured with AZ Weekly film critic Randy Montgomery
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making it mandatory to have periodic announcements in dramatized broadcasts depicting fictionalized “live events”). The radio broadcast, with news style reports of Martians landing on the east coast, caused panic, solidifying our acceptance that we just could be susceptible to the thought, We are not alone! As the mediums of radio, TV, and film presented literary stories, we became quite used to monsters and aliens, as science-fiction became staples in the movies and the television series of the 1950s and ‘60s. The ‘serious’ visual approach to monsters and aliens was first represented by The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951 ) and TV shows like One Step Beyond (1959), The Twilight Zone (1959), and The Outer March 26th - April 1st, 2009
Aliens! Our first glimpse of this world, created by veteran feature film directors Rob Letterman and Conrad Vernon, was during Super Bowl XLIII last month when more 96 million worldwide viewers were presented the new generation of 3-D, on television! With the 3-D glasses, which were free at various outlets like grocery stores, the small screen had the “you are there” impact of the big screen. The directors, along with the DreamWorks creative team, utilized the barely two year old “InTru™ 3D” format, which combined DreamWorks Animation’s state-of-the-art, proprietary authoring tools with the latest Intel technology, resulting in a 3-D movie that puts the viewer virtually inside of the movie! One can look around, under, or AZWeeklyMagazine.com
Monsters vs. Aliens is SciFi Fun at its Animated Best!
By Stan Robinson DreamWorks latest project, Monsters vs. Aliens reminds me of how much fun scifi fantasy with humorous over-the-top characters can be! The technological presentation in 3-D IMAX gives this animated treasure a life of its own. The only item that was a chore is the 3-D glasses. The pair I had were a bit tight, feeling “clammed” to my head. I took them off from time to time to rest my temples. That aside, what a ride! The basis for this adventure is grounded in the familiar territory of an Area 51type secret governmental installation where “anomalies’” are kept from the rest of the world population. We find
out about “the area” through Susan (voiced by Reese Witherspoon), whose wedding sets up the opening of the movie. As she takes a reflective walk outside of the church before going in to be married, a meteorite comes hurtling to Earth. On impact, a strange “ooze” splatters on Susan, and moments later- to the amazement of the wedding participants- she grows to 50 feet tall! The meteorite was being tracked as it was heading toward Earth, and right on cue the military arrives to take Susan in to custody! When she wakes from being tranquilized at capture, she’s in “The Area”. Once there, she is renamed Ginormica and placed in confinement. Susan meets the other group of “monsters” including the brilliant but insect-headed Dr. Cockroach, Ph.D.; the macho half-ape, half-fish called “The Missing Link”; a gelatin based anomaly whose virtually indestructible called B.O.B.; and the 350-foot caterpillar called Insectosaurus. Their confinement is cut short when a mysterious alien robot lands on Earth and begins a reign of destruction! After the might of the military has no effect, the commander of “the area”, General W.R. Monger, persuades the President to use the “monsters” to do battle with the Alien Robot, and save the world from imminent destruction! This is a fun ride, and important lessons are passed along relating to friendships, commitments, and loyalty. And parents, with the PG rating, Monsters vs. Aliens is suitable for the younger (5 and 6 year old) family members. Voice actors include Witherspoon as Susan Murphy; Hugh Laurie as Dr. Cockroach, Ph.D.; Will Arnett as The Missing Link; Seth Rogen as B.O.B.; Stephen Colbert as The President; Rainn Wilson as Gallaxhar; Paul Rudd as Derek Dietl; and Kiefer Sutherland as General W.R. Monger.
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The Haunting in Connecticut: Truth Hurts Stan Robinson, ScreenScene.org
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The Haunting in Connecticut has the traditional “bump scars” of a thriller, while drawing one into the secrets of the house with the mysterious past. It’s a first rate thriller that’s more psychological than the traditional thrillers with blood and gore as a main catalyst. I was reminded of one of my favorite psychological thrillers in this genre, the classic 1973 move titled The Legend of Hell House starring the late Roddy McDowall.
By Stan Robinson Psychological thrillers based on true stories and events are the ones that lay in the back of my mind, before and after seeing them. This story, based on actual occurrences, certainly lingers in the memory long after the movie ends… The Campbell family has a long commute to the clinic where their teenage son is
1-Knowing (Summit) $24.8 Million 2-I Love You, Man (Paramount) $18 Million 3-Duplicity (Universal) $14.4 Million 4 - Race to Witch Mountain (Beuna Vista) $13 Million 5-Watchmen (Warner Brothers) 6.7 Million Source: Box Office Mojo
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being treated for cancer, so they decide to move to upstate Connecticut to be closer to the clinic and find the ideal Victorian home. They get the home at a very good price with no idea of the house history. After moving in, the family begins experiencing violent, supernatural events that the parents first blame on stress from the illness. They later discover that their new home is a former mortuary with a dark past. And their teenage, cancerstricken son just may hold the key to their
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The April 1st screening benefits both the Gilbert-based Webfoot Res Q, which has rescued or rehabbed over 6000 pet ducks since they opened their doors 10 years ago, and The Oasis Sanctuary, with 25 years of rescuing abandoned, abused, and neglected parrots. They have about 400 birds, many requiring ongoing medical treatment and suffering behavioral problems from prolonged neglect and abuse. For tax deductable ticket information, visit at www.DewieDuck.com The price of the ticket includes dinner, screening, and the visit with Tweti following the documentary screening. For information on the Phoenix Film Festival visit www. PhoenixFilmFestival.org.
Great for a Man Date – I Love You, Man By Randy Montgomery
Jason Segel with Paul Rudd in I LOVE YOU, MAN. Photo by: Scott Garfield. Copyright © 2008 Paramount Pictures. All rights reserved.
Working a full time job and reviewing films on the side makes it hard to meet new people, especially buddies. I worked full time while going to college and missed out on the typical “college experience.” And night classes are not exactly the best place to make friends and build life-long relationships. Sitting in a dark theatre four to five nights per week also makes it tough to socialize, so I completely sympathize with Paul Rudd’s character, Peter Klaven, in the new comedy, I Love You, Man. Rudd plays a busy real estate agent in Los Angeles who is struggling to find a buyer for Lou Ferrigno’s multimillion dollar estate high up in the hills. Peter may not have many guy friends, but he has met the girl of his dreams, Zooey (Rashida Jones). He asks her to marry him, and she says yes. There’s just one problem though; he needs a Best Man. Peter is short on guy friends and filling out his side of the wedding party poses a challenge. Zooey and his family suggest he go on “man dates” to find a good guy
friend that can fill the role. After several failed attempts (and a French kiss later), Peter seems to be at wit’s end. His dreams of finding the perfect guy come true when in walks Sydney Fife (Jason Segel) to his open house. Sydney has no interest in buying the Ferrigno estate; he is simply there to eat the food and scope out the divorcees. He strikes up a conversation with Peter and it is man-love at first sight. The two end up hanging out and find that they have quite a bit in common, and despite many noticeable differences, their personalities complement each other. Peter becomes good friends with Sydney, but that friendship starts to interfere with his romantic relationship with Zooey. Peter must find a balance between the two, or face losing both. I Love You, Man is non-stop hilarity form start to finish. The supporting cast, which includes Jamie Pressly, Jon Favreau, Jane Curtin, J.K Simmons and Andy Samberg, delivers numerous laughs. While not as funny as he was in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Jason Segel is just as entertaining. The real star of the show is Paul Rudd, whose character requires quite a bit of physical comedy and facial expressions to pull off the part. This is by far the funniest role of his career and may be hard to beat for funniest role in a film this year. We’ll have to wait and see. I Love You, Man is genuinely funny, and somewhat heartfelt at the same time. Anyone in a working profession looking to make new friends will appreciate Peter’s struggle. Rudd and Segel are the comedy duo so far in 2009. I’m hoping for a sequel.
Nicolas Cage star as John Koestler in drama mystery thriller 'Knowing.' Photo: Summit Entertainment
is an odd little girl who keeps to herself and often times hears strange voices in her head. Her teacher is baffled when she finds Lucinda locked in a closet underneath the gym. Those voices give her a unique power, and that gift is transferred onto paper and buried inside the capsule for future generations to find. Fast forward to present day and it is time for the capsule to be unearthed. The contents are distributed to current students. Caleb Koestler is given an envelope with Lucinda’s name on it. The contents are an odd collection of numbers that cover the paper. Caleb’s father John (Cage) gets a hold of the paper and decodes the schematic. What he finds is quite startling. It seems as if the numbers reveal a code that warns of natural and man-made disasters. Most of the
Unraveling the mystery behind the numbers is just part of the creepy fun. Mysterious “whisper people” keep appearing each night. Their agenda is unknown, but their presence will haunt you. Knowing is a first-rate thriller and a better than average science fiction piece. It manages to combine several genres and it works. While the story is somewhat familiar, the execution makes up for a plot that is at times somewhat predictable. Director Alex Proyas has created a haunting piece that will stay with you long after you leave the theatre.
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I had seen the trailer for Knowing probably a dozen times. It looked like your standard thriller and your standard Nicholas Cage adventure/mystery flick. Don’t let the simple trailer fool you, however. This is one heck of a ride, not to mention one of the creepiest films released in quite some time. It was so creepy in fact, that I had goose-bumps for much of the film. The story beings in the Fall of 1959, during the grand opening of a brand new elementary school. Lucinda Embry in Miss Taylor’s class has suggested that a time capsule be placed on school grounds and be opened fifty years later. Lucinda
numbers recount events that have taken place in the past. Unfortunately, there are a few numbers left to go, which warn of upcoming catastrophes.
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Spring is here and with that comes the urge to clean out the old and start anew. While you are rummaging around the house and doing your normal Spring cleaning, spend a few minutes at your computer to give it a good clean, too. If your hard drive is getting full, it’s a good time to delete old data or just purchase an external hard drive and off load some of that old data for storage; either way, you should always leave at least 1 Gigabyte of room for the operating system to work properly. It is always a good idea to defragment the hard drive. It does take some time but it can run in the background while you’re doing other things. Just go to All Programs | Accessories | System Tools to find the tool in Windows XP or type ‘defrag’ in the little start search window when you hit the start button in Vista. Deleting unused programs is the next place to really help out the performance of your PC. Go to your Add/Remove programs under the control panel and start deleting those old programs that are no longer in use. Next would be to get a little techie by opening up the System Configuration Utility. Click on Start | Run, and type msconfig in the window. Go to the Startup tab and uncheck all the applications that you don’t want to startup at boot time. If you’re not sure what the process is, go to http://www.processlibrary.com/directory/ and check it out before deleting it. Next, clean up the files on your hard drive by using Disk Cleanup. Programs menu under Accessories | System Tools | Disk Cleanup (or Start | Run… cleanmgr in Vista). This will help you clean up old downloads, temp files, unneeded system logs, and dump files. It will also help you remove unwanted system components. If you suspect you have a bunch of duplicate files on your system (happens a lot with iTunes music files or accidently copying a directory), here is a free app that will help you locate and delete them. Just type ‘Fast Duplicate File Finder’ in Google to find this app. It is made by MindGems and does a good job of helping you delete all those multiple copies.
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Dilly’s: Above and Beyond Your Average Delicatessen By Melissa Burt
What do you expect from your friendly neighborhood deli? Fresh meats and cheeses? Your choice of bread? Perhaps a non-discriminating selection of potato chips, and a mandatory pickle wedge to boot? Would the occasional cookie selection reel you in? Ah, well you’re just too easy to please, or at least, that’s what Dilly’s thinks. At Dilly’s Deli and Gourmet Sandwich Shop, the staff believes in a standard sure to surpass that of a traditional delicatessen. All menu
sandwich, for under $7. Wrap fanatics: Dilly’s has you covered with five flavorful wraps that will knock your flip flops off. What’s that, you say? You’re in the mood for a light, crisp salad? Quite alright. Choose from six scrumptious recipes, with the option of a small or large portion, served with a slice of toasted bread. Chips are available, too, as is chipotle coleslaw and creamy macaroni salad. Dilly’s has a little something for everyone. Workaholics and web surfers alike can take advantage of free Wifi and prompt, friendly service. The menu boasts budgetfriendly lunch specials seven days a week, including a half sandwich with choice of side for a modest $4.50. Go ahead and bring the kids; they eat free all weekend, every weekend! Or feed the masses with Dilly’s award winning catering. Early riser? Give breakfast a makeover with Dilly’s famous Sonoran Sunrise: scrambled eggs, chorizo sausage, potatoes, colby-jack cheese, and southwest sauce served in a jalapeno wrap with a complimentary cup of ‘Joe’ for $3.99. Visit the Scottsdale location at the northwest corner of Scottsdale Road and
items are prepared with only high quality Boars Head meats, fine cheeses, fresh vegetables, and bread made from scratch. Every day. Then prepare to get “bowled” over by the most appealing soup/sandwich combo in town. Picture your favorite homemade soup nestling in a handmade gourmet bread bowl, alongside a half portion of any Dilly’s signature
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Thunderbird for eight mouth watering breakfast specials beginning at 7:30 am each morning. And if you’re already a Dilly’s addict, don’t forget to flash your customer appreciation card each time you dine to earn points towards future gourmet treats! Impressed yet? It’s not just food and affordability that makes Dilly’s a heavy hitter in the community, as the establishment is highly-active in supporting local charities, including AZ WeeklyMagazine.com
but not limited to March of Dimes, Habitat for Humanity, and Ear Candy, an organization dedicated to developing and sustaining music programs for youth in the Phoenix Metropolitan area. According to Shaun Kelley, Owner, and Rebekah Edwards, Director of Marketing, Dilly’s traditionally donates 50% of all profits generated by the charity’s promotional efforts for one business day. A specific date and Dilly’s location is chosen, and all guests of the specified location have the opportunity to participate. By mentioning the name of the charity at the register, customers can be certain that 50% of the their meal price will benefit the featured organization. But leave it to this over-achieving deli to outdo themselves, offering Ear Candy 20% of all generated proceeds at ALL Dilly’s locations for five days solid! Throughout the week that began March 23rd, mention Ear Candy at any Dilly’s location to donate 20% of your purchase to music programs
for kids. On Thursday, March 26th only, visit the Scottsdale location to donate 50% of your purchase to this melodic cause. Marty Manning from KEZ 99.9 will be on site from 11am to 1pm with live music by Alex LoSardo and Joe Matysik. Lunch never sounded so good! Even with their niche and concept nearing perfection, Dilly’s has still managed to find room for improvement. Up and coming are a “fit fare” menu geared towards the low-fat and low-carb lifestyle, a more extensive and all-inclusive catering menu, new and unique sandwiches, and even a few more bread selections! Learn more about Dilly’s events, catering, menu items, and locations by visiting www.dillysdeli.com. Be it breakfast, lunch, or dinner, don’t settle for ordinary, expensive, or bland. Extend Dilly’s the opportunity to spoil you; they’ve promised to graciously accept!
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District Tempts Fans with ‘Hooky for Hoops’ Phoenix- As if true basketball fans really needed an extra reason to break away from work to catch a game or two during March Madness, District American Kitchen and Wine Bar is gearing up to offer the perfect place to catch games throughout the days of dizzying action. On March 26th and 27th, Happy Hour will kick off in time for 10am games and continue until the restaurant closes. Deals include $3 draft microbrews, $6 Shrimp Po’ boy Sliders, $6 Steamed Mussels, and $5 Chips & Dips. District offers
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Patrons 21 years of age and older can sample, be served by the glass, and purchase bottles or cases of wine made from grapes grown exclusively in Arizona. Patrons of the Arizona Wine Festival can also enjoy the live Jazz stage, which features wellknown acts such as Margo Reed, Nuance Jazz Trio, Patte’ Williams, ASU Jazz Combo, and many more! The Arizona Wine Festival will be located on 7th Street, just West of Mill Avenue. For complete information including listings of artists and their onsite locations, performers, and entertainment schedules, visit www. tempefestivalofthearts.com.
a wide selection of sophisticated yet accessible regional fare as well as the best of American wines, beers and classic cocktails. Patrons can expect new twists on classic favorites as well as traditional favorites reinvented. Tourney viewers will enjoy extra flat-screen TVs so they can get their fill of basketball bliss, making District the essential escape during the workday to watch the games and enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner or take advantage of an all-day Happy Hour! District American Kitchen and Wine Bar 320 North Third Street, Phoenix (602) 817-5400 www.districtrestaurant.com.
A restaurant. A bar. A place where opposites attract. Visit konagrill.com for a little taste.
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Tempe, AZ – Discover the “art of wine” while viewing 18 visual art categories at the 32nd Spring Tempe Festival of the Arts on March 27th, 28th, and 29th, where the Arizona Wine Growers Association will showcase a record ten Arizona wineries that will offer up to six tastings with the price of admission to the Arizona Wine Festival. Admission is $10 and includes a commemorative wine glass.
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Land Rover LR-2 Review and photo by Chad Haire
Trucks and Imports
If you like Land Rover vehicles but don’t want to spend a fortune, the entrylevel LR-2 is worth a look, with a base price starting at about $34,000. Mine was loaded up with luxury goodies, so it hit about 40 grand. So what do you get for this price? On the street, the LR-2 is a pleasure to drive. The ride is comfortable, the steering has good feedback, and the brakes are nice and firm. The interior is plush and comes standard with leather, all power items, and a nice stereo. I also had the optional navigation and Dolby sound system. For off-road trail busting, we get Land Rover’s famous Terrain Response computer that uses a console switch to change suspension and driveline calibrations depending on conditions. It works great in mud and sand. But keep in mind, there is no low-range gearing for hard use, and the vehicle’s lowground clearance won’t clear large desert rocks. The only gripe we had was with the sun roof, which is made of clear glass. It gives a nice view of the sun, but it turns the interior into a heated oven. The sliding shade is little help, but black spray paint will solve this problem! In the meantime, the LR-2 is a trendy rig that should sell well.
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Library Continues Every Night is Ladies’ Breakfast “Madness” Night at Bison The Library Bar & Grill will now be Witches open at 10am for the March Madness
Vintage Bar and Grill 2-4-1 Happy Hour, all drinks, Everyday 5pm-8pm
on game days. Make sure to drop in for their special menu on Friday, March 27th, Saturday the 28th, and Sunday the 29th. Of course for those not in to morning dribbling, they can dribble their glasses with great drink specials…$3 Heinekens and Heine Lights for the remainder of March, and $3 Bud Lights during the games.
Ladies have 7 more reasons to party at Bison Witches. Literally every night of the week is Ladies’ Night! Ladies get $3 SKYY drinks and $5 SKYY Martinis from 8pm to close nightly. Now you have no excuse to miss a ladies’ night. Special lasts until further notice.
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DJ Vivo Muerto
jarom@helterskelterclothing.com myspace.com/DanseMacabrePHX Where and when do you spin? 2nd & 4th Saturday of the Month at the Ruby Room, 717 S. Central Ave. 10pm-2am. After hours at Filiberto’s yo! How did you get started in the industry? I decided one day to start DJing because there were no good dance nights anywhere in Phoenix. That was about 8 years ago and I’ve been DJing here and there since then. What’s the funniest thing that ever happened while performing? I haven’t performed enough to answer. Tell us a secret about yourself or your show: After the tenth shot the clothes come off. What’s the biggest misconception people have about DJs? No comment. What will people hear when they listen to your music? The best mix of Alternative, Industrial, Gothic, Indie, Electro, 80’s, Post Punk, Synthpop, and everything in between, played all in one night! If there were a “Golden Rule” for being a DJ, what would it be? Don’t spill a full bottle of Mad Dog 20/20 on your mixer. Your favorite place to play? The Ruby Room! If you could change one thing about the DJ-club scene, what would it be? More people need to get out and dance to some good music! Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the Nation. It’s time we catch up, and try to keep compete with LA and NY. What would you be doing if you weren’t DJing? I do lots of other things besides DJing; I have a day job and I run Helter Skelter Clothing.
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The Night Owl If you have an entertainment event or item to include in “The Night Owl” send to brent.diggins@azweeklymagazine.com “The Night Owl” will cover restaurants, clubs, bars, celebrities, music and other miscellaneous events.
BY BRENT DIGGINS AND EFIA MOORE
What a week, what a week! Between March Madness, beautiful weather, Spring Training and the variety of events going on around town, I’d think that the city of Phoenix is one of the most hopping places in the nation right now. Yeah, I said it! Phoenix is becoming a go-to destination for more than golf and retirement. Culture is forming before our eyes; restaurants we saw open 5-10 years ago are becoming community landmarks and anchors, events are becoming yearly traditions, and the first big wave of transplants is really considering Phoenix THEIR home, not just a stopover in life. With that, we Night Owls want to keep you in the know so keep reading on to find out what happened, what’s happening and what will happen in the Valley. Spa Week: I’ve always wanted to know what it would be like to live the pampered life. I imagine a life of carelessly traveling on a moment’s notice, indulging in luxurious spa treatments, and having a personal assistant I always called the wrong named simply because I was far too busy enjoying my life to remember small details. Sadly, it seems the pampered life is far beyond reach, except for indulging in luxurious spa treatments now and again. Spa Week Media recognizes everyone needs to be pampered and has partnered with top Valley spas, including Tocasierra and Tocaloma Spas, Red Door Spas, Arizona Biltmore Spa, Golden Door Spa at The Boulders Resort, Agua Spa at Mondrion, Nu U Unlimited MedSpas, The Salon & Spa at Scottsdale Resort, Revive Spa at JW Marriott and Hotel Valley Ho – VH Spa to offer elite spa treatments during the week of April 13-19. Even the most luxurious spa treatments like the 14 Carat Gold Facial, Ten Hands Massage, Botox injections and more are all priced at $50. To enjoy your taste of the pampered life, schedule an appointment and check-out participating spas, visit spaweek. com. Jonas Brothers: How much would you make fun of me if I said I was going to go to the Jonas Brothers concert? Okay, I would make fun of me too. Either way, I’m really considering thinking about buying tickets to their stop in Glendale on August 11th. Why? Because I love seeing something special, and opinions about their music aside, the Jonas Brothers are one of the biggest musical phenomena of the last forty years. Their “The Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009” stop in Glendale will feature supporting acts Jordin Sparks and Honor Society. Plus this show, entertainment-wise (lights/effects), is supposed to be about as big as they come with
a 140-foot stage centered in the arena with a one-of-a-kind circular water screen, multi-color laser effects, motion automated video screens, and a giant crane levitating over the audience. Needless to say, I’m intrigued by their popularity, stardom, and influence and want to see, first hand, what it’s all about. If you do too, you can purchase tickets at livenation.com which go on sale March 28th at 10:00am. The tour will be in support of their new album which comes out June 15th. Postino Central: A new Postino, Postino Central, is opening soon. An off-shoot of the popular Arcadia restaurant, this location is located on Central just north of Colter in Phoenix, and will be opening in the coming weeks. The original Postino is known for its friendly appeal to all ages, and features a great wine list and common wine bar fare like bruschetta, paninis, and salads. Postino Central hopes to become an integral part of its new community, and encourages people that are close enough to bike or use the light rail. Owner Craig DeMarco and his wife Kristen opened the original Postino Wine Cafe location in 2001, and their efforts netted them the 2007 Arizona Small Business Persons of the Year award. I’m sure this one will do well based on name alone, but they do serve a quality product and have picked another ideal location, which was a key ingredient to the tremendous success of the original location. Vino & Vinyasa: I’ve been trying to get into a yoga routine for awhile. Part of what’s been stopping me is finding the right class and schedule, the other part is finding the motivation to go. If only yoga classes were more like happy hour. Imagine flowing through a relaxing yoga routine then finishing the class by noshing on appetizers and sipping wine. Kona Grill at City North, Zenergy Yoga, and Lululemon Athletica must have read my mind because they have partnered together to create Vino & Vinyasa, a happyhour alternative. The event will be held at Kona Grill City North Sunday, March 29th at 5 – 7:30pm and includes relaxing Vinyasa-style yoga, chicken satay, calamari, potstickers, other appetizers, and wines. A minimum event donation of $35 per person is required with a portion of event proceeds benefiting Scottsdale’s Angel Mamas, a philanthropic organization. You can register for Vino & Vinyasa by calling Zenergy Yoga at (480) 6281453. For more event information visit, www. zenergyyoga.net. Be safe, be a good person. Till next time…
Brent Diggins is a freelance writer, Valley resident and PR professional at Mindspace, a Valley public relations, marketing and advertising firm. He has been involved in many aspects of the Valley social scene, and considers himself on expert on many things of great global importance, including having a good time. You can reach him at brent.diggins@azweeklymagazine.com.
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By Robert Mallen
Are all cues created equal? Cue makers design their cues to play a particular way. The way a cue plays has an effect on the player’s
game. Cues are made with different joint materials, pins, and threads that provide a different feel- and a different result- when the tip strikes the cue ball. The materials used affect the energy transfer from the shaft to the butt end of the cue. The harder the material, the more resistance the energy faces, resulting in a firmer “hit” or feel of the cue. AZ WeeklyMagazine.com
All joint styles are good, but not all joints are good for every player. The key is to find a cue that fits your particular style of play. A reputable dealer can help you select a cue, and remember: there’s no substitute for test driving your future cue. That’s a service that should be provided free
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of charge. Til next time, shoot ‘em straight. That’s how we roll. Mallen has been a central figure in the Phoenix billiard scene for over a decade. He and his wife Peggy run local pool leagues and tournaments, and have provided expert advice and equipment to players of all levels for 13 years. They currently own and operate G Cue Billiard Store (See advertisement, page 33). March 26th - April 1st, 2009
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By Way of Word: Poet Bar Presents ‘Soul 4 Real’
Phoenix- Featuring Kindred the Family Soul, Eric Roberson, Jaguar Wright, KeKe Wyatt, and more, the Poet Bar, a multicultural performing arts company promoting art, culture, and diversity, will bring the widelyacclaimed ‘Soul 4 Real Tour’ to the Orpheum Theatre on April 9th at 730pm. Poet Bar President and CEO, Cherie Lewis (aka “ Mon Cherie”), who is consistently raising the bar for urban entertainment in the Valley, has partnered with A Clue Production from her native city of Chicago to present this intimate musical experience blending soul, neo soul, jazz, and rhythm & blues.
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Kindred The Family Soul (Soul Train Music Award and BET Nominee), Eric Roberson (collaborated with Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild and DJ Jazzy Jeff), Jaguar Wright (MTV’s Jay-Z’s Unplugged, The Roots, and Blackalicious) and KeKe Wyatt (Certified Gold Album, Soul Sista and notable acts with Kanye West, Ginuwine, and Avant) will headline a night filled with special appearances and live bands. Special VIP Packages and Discount Tickets can be purchased directly from Poet Bar (www.poetbar. com or (480) 299-1279), at Ticketmaster (www. ticketmaster.com or (480) 784-4444), or at the Phoenix Convention Center (100 N. 3rd Street in Phoenix or (602) 262.7272). Orpheum Theatre 200 W. Washington Phoenix, AZ 85004 (480) 299-1279 www.poetbar.com with private karaoke rooms. For DJ sign ups, call (480) 699-0055 or go to myspace.com/geishaagogo. Geisha A Go Go 7150 E. 6th Ave. Scottsdale, AZ 85250 (480) 699-0055 www.geishaagogo.com
Coach Lea: Stay Away from Office Romances
Dear Coach Lea, I have been with my company for about a year and we just recently brought in a new manager. The
Dear Elizabeth, I know how frightening your position can be and I have had three similar
letters from different readers over the last month. Your situation is not unique but it does have some perks and pitfalls that you need to be aware of. I will not tell you what you need to do but I will tell you to assess and don’t let your emotions completely take over. Put it on paper and know that YOU are putting your position at risk.
superior/subordinate romance. If you’re going to engage in this highly risky behavior, you’d better be sure this is going to go all the way to matrimony -- or one of you is going to suffer the loss not only of a romantic partner, but also of a job. And NEVER enter into an office romance if either of you are married. Then you hurt more than yourselves.
Although Office Romance is often a bad idea, it isn’t forbidden the way that it used to be. If you decide to date someone in the office you should use a little common sense. The best thing to do is not enter into an office romance at all. If you must, however, remember to date an equal in the company; never date a superior or a subordinate. A superior may fire you if you want to end the relationship and a subordinate can claim sexual harassment. If you are the superior in a well-known office tryst, it can tend to make others uncomfortable and it can also make you the office joke. Surveys show that more corporate employees are risking
For questions or problems with your love life please send Lea an email at her info listed below.
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problem is that we are very sexually attracted to one another. We are both single but I fear for my position. I find myself going in early and leaving late. We have had cocktails a few times and he has let me know in no uncertain terms that he would like to see me. I am just afraid that if it goes badly it could hurt my position (Especially since it’s a down turned market). It has been so rough out there finding someone decent to date. I think it just happened because of the long hours we have spent in Dear Fabulous Singles, the office. My immediate problem is now I think I love him. How do I I am always flooded with questions keep him and my job? Please Lea, about dating a co-worker. Below is a give me some insight as I am feeling letter and an example of the dynamics desperate. involved in these situations. This is such a common question for me that Signed, I felt it important enough to break it down and address it for you: Elizabeth G.
Lea Friese-Haben
Dating/Relationship Expert Columnist, TV & Radio Personality National Speaker 480-283-3414 lea@theultimatedatecoach.com Www.ultimatedatecoach.com Don’t forget to ask her about her free 15 minute consultation.
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CLUB! DIRECTORY Axis/Radius 7340 E. Indian Plaza – Scottsdale 480-970-1112 www.axis-radius.com Open Thur-Sat
The Big Bang
501 S. Mill #B101 – Tempe 480-557-5595 www.thebigbangbar.com Open 7 Days
DrinxScottsdale
7330 E. Stetson – Scottsdale 480-423-9434 www.drinxscottsdale.com www.myspace.com/ drinxscottsdale Open Tues-Sat
The Library Bar & Grill
501 S. Mill Ave. – Tempe 480-929-9002 www.thelibraryusa.com Open 7 Days
Maloney’s Tavern
8608 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale 480-889-1188 www.maloneystavern.com Open 7 Days
Maloneys On Campus
955 E. University Dr. – Tempe www.maloneystavern.com 480-894-2224 Open 7 Days
Cream Stereo Forbidden Lounge 4252 N. Drinkwater Blvd Night Club Scottsdale, AZ 85251 602-222-9922 www.thecreamlounge.com
Blue Martini
Phoenix City North 480-638-BLUE www.bluemartinilounge.com
6820 E. 5th Ave. Scottsdale, AZ 85251 www.forbiddenaz.com 480-994-5176 Open Wed-Sun till 2am - 2 rooms, 2 DJs, 2 dance floors
Club Red
2155 E. University - Tempe 480-968-2114 www.clubredrocks.com Blunt Club Thursday Nights
Myst Nightclub
7340 E. Shoeman Lane – Scottsdale 480-970-5000 www.mystaz.com Open Wed, Fri, Sat
San Felipe’s Cantina
Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado pkwy Tempe 85281 480-736-TACO (8226) Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd Phoenix 85050 480-515-BEER (2337) Flagstaff 103 N. Leroux St Flagstaff 86001 928-779-6000 www.sanfelipescantina.com
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Orange Crush; ASU Falters Against HotShooting Syracuse
Miami, FL- In what might have been his last college game, Sun Devil James Harden went 2-10 and scored just 10 points, all in the second half. In what was definitely his last college game, Jeff Pendergraph had 9 points and had just 2 rebounds, and fouled out with 10:19 left in regulation. The common factor? A pesky Syracuse zone defense that never let either of ASU’s horses out of the gate, though their teammates tried their best to pick up the slack in the 78-67 2nd round loss. Rihard Kuksiks March 26th - April 1st, 2009
and Ty Abbott each scored 20, but Orangemen Guards Jonny Flynn, Eric Devendorf, and Andy Rautins shot and passed their way to a regional semifinal matchup against the Oklahoma Sooners and Player of the Year Blake Griffin by going a combined 9-20 from 3-point land and dishing out 15 assists.
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After suppressing some first round jitters and surviving the early scares that make the NCAA Tournament’s opening weekend so damn entertaining, each regional’s top 3 seeds are advancing to the ‘Sweet 16’ for the first time in March Madness history: (1) Louisville, (2) Michigan State, and (3) Kansas from the Midwest; (1) UConn, (2) Memphis, and (3) Missouri from the West; (1) Pittsburgh, (2) Duke, and (3) Villanova from the East; and (1) North Carolina, (2) Oklahoma, and (3) Syracuse from the South. Though there was no lack of heart-stopping hardwood action, like Siena’s 2OT win over Ohio State and Wisconsin’s Trevon Hughes’ twisting circus shot in OT to lift the Badgers over Florida State, the laws of probability eventually emerged from the initial cloud of chaos that defines the 1st round, with #12 Arizona the only double-digit seed left playing. And let’s not engage in any underdog fairy tale talk this year; U of A is one of the most successful and storied college basketball programs in the countrysome Cinderella! 2009 may see the
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Up Close With SubmissionFighter Roland Sarria, Founder Of Rage In The Cage Written by Robert W. Young Courtesy of Rage In The Cage and Black Belt Magazine
With the Ultimate Fighting Championship having eclipsed the competition in the mixed-martial arts world, it’s easy to overlook all the other promotions that are quenching the thirst of fi ght fans. However, those events are churning out some of the sport’s best up-and-coming fighters, and their founders have a lot to offer martial artists aspiring to improve their game or even start a show of their own. In this exclusive interview, Roland Sarria, founder of Arizona-based Rage in the Cage, talks about the lessons he’s learned during his years in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and sub-mission fi ghting, along with the strategies he’s used to make his event a financial success. —Editor >> You’re something of an anomaly in the mixed martial arts because you’re a fighter as well as a promoter. How did you get started in the martial arts? While growing up in the Los Angeles area, I played high-school football. I was a good nose guard, but when you’re 5 feet 9 and weigh 155 pounds, you don’t get noticed by most college recruiters. So I went to El Camino Junior College and played for two years. I was a twotime All-American. While I was playing, I noticed that everybody was lifting weights. In contrast, I was into push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups and so on. I got that from the Russians and Cubans—while watching the 1976 Olympics, I learned
I was fortunate to have developed three fighters who went on to compete in the UFC Joe Riggs trained with me for about seven years, as did Edwin Dewees. The late Gilbert Aldana—he drowned in a lake last year—fought in the UFC in 2006. And I’ve trained hundreds of fighters who’ve competed in Rage in the Cage and other organizations’ events. ... Continued Next Week.
ALLOWING THE TAKEDOWN: Roland Sarria (left) permits his opponent to take him down (1-2). He immediately underhooks the man’s left arm and places his right foot under his left thigh, after which he uses his momentum against him and rolls him onto his back (3). Sarria transitions to a side-control position (4), where he uses his arms and legs to crush his body while cranking his neck (5-6).
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that they were into functional strength. So I did some research and started doing plyometrics. I was strong on the football field, while everybody else was strong in the weight room—where I was average. In games, I was able to overpower people despite my size. With that background, I started training with Rickson Gracie in 1994. I didn’t know anything about martial arts other than having taken a monthlong course with Chuck Norris in 1977. Rickson noticed that I was powerful, and when he fought in Vale Tudo 1 and 2, I was one of his training partners— while still a white belt. I had a lot of one-on-one training at Rickson’s academy in West L.A., and I never stopped. Did you ever compete? I competed quite a bit as a brown belt. I was 9-2, and I did nothing but superfights. For some reason, I always seemed to get into matches with Brazilian champions. I did the Copa Pacific, the Pan-American Games and Joe Moreira’s California championship. Once I got into promoting Rage in the Cage, I found it difficult to continue. I didn’t have the level of training partners I needed in Arizona because MMA was new to everyone here. It was hard to motivate myself. How did you transition from competing to promoting? I was a nightclub promoter in Los Angeles. In 1996 I visited a friend named John Wilker, a cage fighter. He was putting together an event, and I watched it and thought, I can do this. Then I moved to Arizona and put an ad in the paper. It said: “Want to fight? I dare you! Call me.” Word of mouth began to spread, and people seemed interested. I rented a boxing ring and had a cage built. We drew about 800 people for the fi rst show in 1998. I started thinking I might be able to make a living out of this. Where are you now? I have three gyms—one in Tempe, Arizona, one in Chandler, Arizona, and one in Casa Grande, Arizona. They’re all called Rage in the Cage Training Centers.
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Late Night Laughs A woman is suing Disney World, claiming one of their rides caused her to have a stroke. Disney denies the allegation but will temporarily shut down its “Stroke Mountain” ride. -Jimmy Fallon
It was this week in 1854 that the Republican Party was founded with only a handful of true believers... Just like today. -Jay Leno
Did you all have a nice St. Patrick’s Day? When I was 18, my grandmother gave me a hangover kit to help with days like these. It had a sleep mask, some aspirin, a file to break out of prison, some tattoo remover... -Craig Ferguson
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crew got on the radio and said, “What a cute little plane. Did you make it all by yourself?” The Cherokee pilot, not about to let the insult go by, came back with a real zinger: “I made it out of DC-8 parts. Another landing like yours and I’ll have enough parts for another one.” From an unknown aircraft waiting in a very long takeoff queue: “I’m f...ing bored!” Ground Traffic Control: “Last aircraft transmitting, identify yourself immediately!” Unknown aircraft: “I said I was f...ing bored, not f...ing stupid!” Pan Am 727 flight, waiting for start clearance in Munich, overheard the following: Lufthansa (in German): “Ground, what is our start clearance time?” Ground (in English): “If you want an answer you must speak in English.” Lufthansa (in English): “I am a German, flying a German airplane, in Germany. Why must I speak English?” Unknown voice from another plane (in a beautiful British accent): “Because you lost the bloody war!”
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Norm MacDonald is perhaps best known for his offbeat news anchorman delivery on Saturday Night Live for five seasons. Norm also starred in the film “Dirty Work”, which he also co-wrote; and lent his voice over talents in “Dr. Doolittle 2&3”, and the hit show “Family Guy”. Macdonald was also seen in “Billy Madison” with Adam Sandler, and in the Academy Award-nominated “The People Vs. Larry Flint.” Norm was most recently seen in NBC’s “My Name Is Earl” and continues touring the country and performing stand up and clubs everywhere. MacDonald performed as a stand up comedian in comedy clubs across Canada before moving to Los Angeles, California. In Los Angeles, he wrote for the popular sitcom Roseanne, and performed on numerous shows, including The Drew Carey Show and NewsRadio. Comedy Central has included Norm among their “100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time. MacDonald joint the cast of NBC’s popular Saturday Night Life program in 1993 where he occasionally did impressions of Larry King, Burt Reynolds, David Letterman, Charles Kuralt and Bob Dole.
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His most noteworthy contribution to SNL was his anchorman performance in the Weekend Update. Chevy Chase, the first actor of the famous segment, has opined that MacDonald is the only anchor since Chevy’s tenure to have “done it right”. He is known for his biting sarcasm, quick wit, distinct muttering and slurred delivery. Come see this gifted comedian perform at the one and only Tempe Improv this week only. Call 480-921-9877 or log onto www.tempeimprov.com Location: 930 E University Dr Suite D1-201, Tempe AZ 85281
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T-Shirt Co. Gives Valley Love What is Holy Piñata? Holy Piñata is a brand new t-shirt company based in Phoenix. It is owned and operated by longtime friends and Phoenix natives Andy Brooks and Danny Stoeller. All their artists are from Phoenix and the shirts are printed in the Valley as well. Each shirt is made with 100% combed cotton, proudly produced sweatshop-free by American Apparel, and they only cost $20.
holypinata.com and input a special code printed on the shirt’s tag. From there, they can elect where they’d like to send their money. Holy Piñata will also make an annual contribution to the charities. Holy Piñata (602) 380-5553 danny@holypinata.com holypinata.com
Great, another T-shirt company. What’s so special about Holy Piñata? The company was created as a way to celebrate and represent the place Phoenicians call home. All Holy Piñata designs feature icons and landmarks from the Valley. It is hoped that these designs, particularly the marquee, ‘I CACTUS PHX’ shirt, will reflect this sentiment. But that’s just half of it. Stoeller and Brooks donate 10% of all sales to local charities, such as Phoenix Children’s Hospital, among others. They hope that by wearing a Holy Piñata shirt, one essentially says something like, ‘Look what I did! I love Phoenix and I got this shirt to prove it!’ So how’s it work? Once customers buy a shirt, they visit
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participate in a day-long professional photo shoot, and receive a gift card and use of the photos for their portfolio. Norterra’s Next Top Model is sure to be an exciting event whether you are looking to launch a local modeling career or just have some fun at this premier shopping destination. The casting call will isolate enthusiastic candidates from among local women, men and children of all ages, including retired couples, to appear in upcoming direct mail and print advertising campaigns. The staff will be looking for individuals
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with dynamic, unique features such as a captivating smile or an intriguing personality. Participants will be asked to fill out paperwork and waivers, have their photo taken, and be interviewed by casting call staff. Between 18 and 24 people will be chosen for the final shoot. “When we began considering models to appear in our advertising campaign, we quickly realized that fabulous potential models visit The Shops at Norterra every day,” said Marketing Director Stephanie Case. “That’s why we’re inviting the local community to participate. We
really want to feature area residents who know and love The Shops at Norterra.” The Shops at Norterra is home to Dick’s Sporting Goods, Best Buy, Harkins Norterra 14, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro and 34 other shops, restaurants and services. Ah-So Sushi, Jump & Shout Play Center and other merchants will be opening soon. The 350,000-square foot lifestyle center is a favorite North Valley destination for shopping, dining, and special events. For more information, visit www. norterrashopping.com.
Aimee Sugar of S.I.M. Agency www.sim-agency.com Interview by Christine Capuano You were a past model yourself, before becoming an agent, correct? Who were you signed with? Yes I modeled as a child in California and as a teenage locally here. I never signed with an agency, though. How did you come to the decision of starting up your own agency? I like to be in charge...I’m very ‘OCD’ and like things done a certain way; I don’t like answering to anyone else. What vision do you have for Arizona fashion in the next 5-10 years? Definitely more runway shows and higher-end print jobs and catalogs coming into town. AZ is such a beautiful state, more catalogs need to shoot here....well, not in the summer though!
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What do you believe sets S.I.M. apart from other Arizona agencies? We are much more of a personal relationship type agency. We really know our models, and most of the time their mothers/boyfriends/kids, etc. We hug, too. What do you look for when signing new talent? Looks first, then talent, then personality. If they don’t have all 3, it’s a no go. I am very big on feeling peoples’ energy. If I don’t feel a connection when I first meet them, I don’t sign them. Have you had to drop models before? If so, why? Oh, yeah; continuously being late to jobs or not showing up on a job. I run a tight ship; I do not put up with unprofessionalism, and that is why we have a stellar reputation.
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Facing the prospect of a trip to the dentist’s office is more than the average person’s required dose of daily anticipation, but then season that soup with a procedure you’ve never experienced before, and the idea of teeth improvement moves closer to absolute horror. A funny thing happens when you go to Crossroads Dental Group and Orthodontics in Chandler, however: the anticipation slowly melts away in the face of the bright smiles and eager-to-please attitudes of its staff; the high-tech, seemingly futuristic display of modern facilities and procedures designed to reduce discomfort; and a diverse choice of popular movies.
After visiting Crossroads Dental for a full cleaning, crown work, or other improvements, which usually don’t require more than one visit, many folks are coming back for the aesthetic icing on the cake. Teeth whitening procedures range from buying disposable bleaching products at the grocery store to having it done professionally. At Crossroads Dental, ZOOM! is the preferred product and procedure, and lasts from 15 to 45 minutes, depending on the desired shade of whitening. Though the ZOOM! promotional material promises little discomfort, it was my first time getting my teeth whitened, and I was nervous. Throughout the procedure there was no pain, but it seemed my fears were well-justified during the first five minutes, when the lovely Sharonlynmy personal ZOOM! Sherpa- shifted from the light, bubbly conversation of a docent as she gave me a tour to the technical speak of a mad scientist after sitting me down in the dental
chair and stuffing pink goo in my mouth. As my eyes widened with the fear of suffocation, she calmly reassured me that she was making molds for the whitening trays I would receive as part of the total whitening package Crossroads offers. After the molds were completed, Sharonlyn produced a rack of blockbuster movies, and nodded to the DVD player that sat atop the surface where I was used to seeing picks and pokes and water/spit vacuum tubes. Cool, I thought. This isn’t so bad. After I picked Lord of the Rings- The Two Towers, she set about inserting the mouth apparatus that clears the lips out of the way of the ZOOM! bleaching light; a weird sensation, but not uncomfortable or painful. 45 minutes later, with Frodo and Sam tentatively following Gollum across the dark landscape of Mordor, I was done and my teeth were a shade of white I had not seen since high school. “Is it over already?” I asked Sharonlyn, disappointed that I
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www.barfrogaz.com 16th St. Sports Grill - 3-7pm - $2 Domestic drafts, $2.50 Domestic bottles, $3 wells Bison Witches - Happy Hour 3-7pm daily. $2.50 select calls. Blue Martini - Every Day 4-7pm 1/2 off all Drinks and Appetizers “In the Biz” 7 Days a week after 11pm. (480) 638-BLUE Carlos O’Brien’s - Scottsdale & Phoenix: Drink and food specials in the bar 3-7 and 9-close daily. $2.00 Pints, $3.00 Margaritas. CK’s- Mon-Sat 3-7PM, Reverse Happy Hour, Sun-Thurs, 10-Close, ½ Price Selected Appetizers, $2.50 Domestic Bottles and Pints, $2.50 Daily Import Special and $2.50 Heineken Pints All Day Every Day - (480) 706-5564 Cocomo Joe’s - Mon – Fri 3pm-7pm $1 Off All Alcohol, Wine and Draft Beer, .50 Cent Off All Bottled beer (480) 538-8008 Crave Café & Lounge - Mon-Fri, 4-8pm. $2 Wells, $3 Drafts, $4 Jager Bombers & Long Islands, 50% off all Appetizers. Don & Charlie’s - $8.50 Margarita’s, $3 Featured Beer, $5 Wine and $11 Martini’s Daily 5:00 - 9:30 - 7501 East Camelback Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251 www.donandcharlies.com DrinX - Tues-Fri 4-7pm 1/2 Off Well, Domestic Beer, House Wine. Wednesday 2-4-1 Well Drinks. $4 Late Night Food Menu After 8pm. Call 480-423-9434 for directions or visit www.drinxscottsdale.com Fat Tuesday - Mon –Fri 4-7pm $5 Large Daiquiris, $3 Domestic Beers Frank & Lupe’s - Scottsdale: Mon-Fri, 4-6pm. 1/2 off all appetizers and 1/2 off House Margaritas - (480) 947-8747 Frashers - Mon-Fri 4-7PM, ½ Off All Appetizers, ½ Off All House Drinks, House Wine & Beer - (480) 429-9544 Hammerheads - Mon-Sat 2-6 - $2 Domestic Draft, Well, House Wine - $3 Appetizers - Reverse Happy Hour Tuesday-Thursday 9-12- Happy Hour During ALL NFL GAMES! (623) 561-8900 Hazelwoods - 2pm-7pm, Mon-Fri. Reverse Happy Hour 11pm - close MonFri. $3.00 monster domestic beers. $3.00 premium well drinks, .25 cent wings, $5 one-topping pizzas. Every day: A new 25oz premium mug of beer. (602) 957-
2462 www.Hazelwoods1stPlace.com Jilly’s - Mon-Fri, 3-7pm. Everything including premium well, wine and beer is 2 for 1 except shots.. - (480) 763-6909
$1 off well, .75 off bottled beers, $1 off Imperial 20 oz pints. Late Night Happy Hour - Sun-Wed 11pm-close, $2.50 well, $1 off Imperial 20 oz pints. - (602) 2411916
Joe’s Grotto - Monday - Friday $2.25 Domestic Small Pitchers $2.25 Well Drinks 2-7pm. (602) 992-1007
Saketini - 5-6:30 pm - $2 well, $1.50 Dom Draft, 20-30% Off Selected Food Items. 480-615-6000
Kobe - Mon-Fri 5-7pm, Sunday all day Reverse Fri/Sat 9-Close Drink & Appetizer Specials! In Bar, Patio & Sushi Bar! $1 hot sake • $5.50 sake bombs • $3 draft beers • $3.50 house wine $5 apple martini/ cosmopolitan (480) 7531811
Sandbar - Happy Hour Everyday from 3pm-7pm. $1.50 off all drinks. $2.75 domestic bottles and imported bottles *Select Appetizer Menu Items 1/2 price during Happy Hour
La Bocca - 4-7pm Every day. 10pmclose Fri & Sat. Half off all wine by the glass, draft beer and mixed drinks (except housemade cocktails and Martinis) selected areas only. Los Olivos - Mon-Fri 4-7PM, Free Appetizer Munchies, $2.50 Bud, Bud Light, Coors, Coors Light, Miller & Miller Light. $3.00 Margaritas. 50 Cents off Well Drinks - (480) 946-2256 Maloney’s - 7 Days a Week 4-7pm, $1 Off Drinks, $1 Off Drafts, 1/2 Off Appetizers - (480) 894-2224 Mickey’s Hangover - 4-9pm Everyday - Half off all munchies, well, wines & beer - (480) 425-0111 O’Kelley’s - Mon - Fri, 7am-7pm (Mondays 9am), Reverse Happy Hour, 10pm - close Monday/Tuesday. $2.25 domestic bottles and drafts, $2.50 well, $2.75 small pitchers, $5.75 large pitchers. - (480) 756-6069 Old World Brewery - 4-7pm Monday Friday $3 Pints. (623) 581-3359 Pearl - Tues - Sat “Beat The Clock” Happy Hour: From 4-5pm, get 50% off entire bill. From 5-6pm get 40% off. From 6-7pm, get 30% off. Reverse Happy Hour: Mon - Sat, 10pm - Midnight, 50% off ALL Drinks, 25% ALL food. Rock Bottom – $3 Happy Hour: $3 pints, well drinks and house wine, $3 Minitinis 11 to select from, $3 food specials including our full size Angus Burger, pizzas and more! 3:30-6:30 Mon-Fri. 10PMClose Every night of the week. All day Sunday and throughout all NFL games. Call to Reserve space for office party and group functions 480-598-1300. Rosie McCaffrey’s Irish Pub Regular Happy Hour - Mon-Fri 4-7pm,
San Felipes Cantina Desert Ridge-Phoenix & Tempe Marketplace ~ Never A Cover ~ Happy Hour 4-7pm Every Day 1/2 off Drinks & Select Appetizers. 2Fer Tuesday with 2-4-1 Combo platters(5-10) Drafts & Tequila (9-close) Wet Wednesays- Enjoy $3 Drafts with Live Music on the Patio. Ladies Night for THERsty THERsdays with 50 cent Drafts Add 9-11pm (in Tempe), $2 Well for the Ladies 11pm-Close. Tempe 480-736-8226 / Phoenix 480-5152337 / Flagstaff 928-779-6000 www.sanfelipescantina.com
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bout A d n A t u O By Kim Naugle Kimmaay’s Hello, music freaks!
urne fan or you just like Whether you’re an Ozzy Ozbo public is invited to a being in front of a camera, the th ril 11 from 9 to 10:30pm video shoot on Saturday, Ap E. Doubletree Ranch Rd. at Scottsdale Studios (9445 rience- I Don’t Know? in Scottsdale). The Ozzy Expe s throughout Ozzy’s career, will be performing several hit Train” to ”I Don’t Wanna from “War Pigs” to “Crazy en. Be warned, however, Stop” and everything in betwe I wouldn’t stand too close that this is a PG-13 show and on wearing good clothes. to the stage if you’re planning an hour and a half long It’ll cost $10 to get in but for I don’t want to give too party, flying pigs and… well, it’ll be money well spent. much away, but rest assured 0) 767-3777 or visit www. For more information, call (48 scottsdalestudios.net. ekend music festivals One of the Valley’s biggest we heard, the Tempe Music is back! In case you haven’t th rd ay, April 3 and 4 . The Festival is Friday and Saturd endless and includes a ton list of activities is seemingly es, including reptiles! of kid-friendly events and gam s out – it’s one of my (I always have to go check thi in the kids area and playing favorites) I like hanging out in focus of this event is the with animals, too! But the ma esome and includes Red music. This year’s lineup is aw oy Mouth, Roger Clyne Letter Drive, Vayden, Cowb Toy Guns, All American and the Peacemakers, Shiny Rock, and so many more. Rejects, 3 Doors Down, Kid musical instrument to Anyone that donates a used n profit organization Ear Candy Productions (a no sic programs for youth whose objective is to keep mu ne! Check out www. alive) gets to meet Roger Cly more information. tempemusicfestival.com for r sun block! And please, don’t forget you Make sure to tell them I sent
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Chandler- Sophie Milman, creator of the 2008 Juno Award Winner for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year, Make Someone Happy, will perform at the Chandler Center for the Arts on Thursday, April 2nd at 7:30pm. After emigrating from Russia to Israel with her family at the tender age of 7, then moving again at 16 to seek a new life in Canada, the transition from bookish teenager to glamorous jazz ingénue was perhaps unlikely. It was the offer of a recording contract after just three or four professional singing engagements that touched off a series of events that soon found this beautiful, multilingual
talent gracing the cover of Voir, Klublife, Wholenote, and The Globe & Mail. Young, gorgeous, talented and sophisticated; Sophie Milman has toured the world and sold more than 100,000 records. Headlining sold-out shows in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Japan, and throughout Europe, she has appeared on stage with international musical superstars like Aaron Neville and the Neville Brothers, Chick Corea, and Jesse Cook - and she’s only 25! She also balances her burgeoning music career with her commerce studies at the University of Toronto. Tickets are $22-$32. The Chandler Center for the Arts is located at 250 N. Arizona Ave. in Chandler. For more information, visit www.chandlercenter.org, www. sophiemilman.com, or call (480) 7822680.
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P HO E N I X A R I Z O N A
Sundays $2.00 Bottled Beer, any beer, any bottle, all night! FREE SLOPPY JOE’S @ 8:00 pm Mondays ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC $2.00 Heini’s ALL NIGHT $1.00 SHOT SPECIALS Trippin Tuesdays with Vinyl Revival
$2.00 Coors Light and Miller Lite $4.00 Jager Bombers and... FREE LOVE BEADS! Wednesdays OPEN MIC $2.00 flavored Vodka Bomber $2.00 Mickelson Iced Teas
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SEE IT LIVE! COMEDY ON TAP! Presented by Hidden House
Wednesdays
www.OKelleysBar.com
Show starts at 8:15 In the Red Room THURSDAY 26
• Home of the Indie Phoenix Irish Owned and Operated Comedy We showScene our colors
SHIRLEYS TEMPLE
• National Touring Where You Always Get AHeadliners Real Pint! •Serving No Cover! 20 oz Imperial Pints • No Drink Minimum! Thursday 3/26 • $6 Steak Dinner!
RONNIE WINTERS
Check us out on YouTube or Myspace at Friday Hidden House3/27 Comedy 21 COWBOYS and Over KELTIC
Saturday 3/28
KELTIC COWBOYS Tuesday 3/31
DOUBLE BOX WHAMMY Wednesday 4/1
SMOOT MAHOOTY Home of the Glasgow Celtic Supporter’s Hidden House Club
607 W. Osborn Rd Irish Beer Pong starting Oct 14th at 4pm Phoenix, AZ 85013 Visit www.RosieMcCaffrey’s.com SE corner of 7th Ave and Osborn Rd.
906 E. Camelback Rd. (602) 241-1916
HAZELWOODS CHUCK E. BABY Friday 27
Saturday 28
PRESENCE Sunday 29
MATT & JEFF Happy Hour 3-7 Mon - Sat Late Night Specials 10-close Sun - Thur 1/2 price selected appetizers $2.50 domestic bottles and pints $2.50 Daily Import Special and $2.50 Heineken pints All Day, Every Day! 4142 E. Chandler Blvd • Phoenix, AZ (In Ahwatukee just West of I-10)
(480) 706-5564
No Cover for Ladies on Thursdays
T H U R S DAY S E P T E M B E R 1 3 T H
9/14
SAY FAREWELL • SOULAFIDE THE SKACUS • RELAX ATOMIC
D. MULLIGAN 8:00pm 9/15
F R I DAY S E P T E M B E R 1 4 T H
METALHEAD RETURNS! MARCH 19th
SCOTT JOHNSON CD Release Show w/ THE PERSUADERS • SAM MARCUS & Other Special Guests
ALLISON SATTINGER w/ AMBER NORGAARD SARAH VANELL 8:00pm
S AT U R DAY S E P T E M B E R 1 5 T H
9/19
LANCEAPALOOZA 07’ w/ SHAWN JOHNSON & THE FOUNDATION • LET GO THOUSAND YARD STARE • REARDON SLEEPWALK A ROBOT • CHIME (LA) MATT MOON
COSMIC STARFISH
NICK STAR KARAOKE
CAMILLE BLOOM
S U N DAY S E P T E M B E R 1 6 T H
8:00pm 9/21
ARTHUR YORIA 8:00pm 9/22
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8:00pm
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MY PATHETIC HEROS • FLIGHT TO LONDON • ON THE SPOT Happy Hour w/ CHIP HANNA
Arcadia Blugrass Jam Every Sunday hosted by Doug Fletcher 7:00pm
Open Mic Night Every Tuesday hosted by Lindsay Owen
80 s Metal Tribute Band!
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$ 557-6656 (480) 1425 W. Southern Ave Tempe, AZ
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7:00pm 3619 E. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85018
THE LIBRARY BAR & GRILL 602-840-JAVA
5th & MILL IN -DOWNTOWN TEMPE Hours: M-F 5AM Sat 6AM - Sun 6AM 480-929-9002 www.mamajavascoeehouse.com
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Shop Dine Play Friday, August 14
RHYTHM EDITION Irish Owned and Operated We show our colors
DREW ALEXANDER & TEEN LIFELINE RALLY
Where You Always Get A Real Pint! Serving 20 oz Imperial Pints
SCOTT & JOHN From HELLO SWINDON
ROCK ADDIX Friday 9/14
AMC Fountain Stage 7-9pm
9:30PM TO CLOSE
SATURDAY, MARCH 28TH LIVE MUSIC EVERY WED – SAT 9:30PM TO CLOSE THE SCONES
Texas Hold’em Saturday 9/15
Every SCONES Wednesday THE 7pm and 10pm
Wednesday 9/19
SMOOT MAHOOTY Karaoke
District Stage 6-10pm
(Guitar & Percussion)
Saturday, September 15
KNEE DEEP EXPERIENCE (R&B, Funk Band)
District Stage 7-10pm
Blues Legend HANS OLSON AMC Fountain Stage 7-9pm Sunday, September 16
TOD & ETHAN (Top 40 Cover Duo) AMC Fountain Stage 2-4pm
Every Monday Thursday Home of the & Glasgow – closeClub Celtic9pm Supporter’s
GRADY (Easy Listening Keyboard)
Irish Beer Pong starting Oct 14th at 4pm
DESERT RIDGE MARKETPLACE Tatum at Loop 101
2120 Guadalupe Rd, Mesa Visit W. www.RosieMcCaffrey’s.com (480) 756-6069 906 E. Camelback Rd. (602) 241-1916
Tuesday, September 18 District Stage 7-9pm
www.shopdesertridge.com
Country Fans, Check Nick Out!
Local recording artist Nick Nicholson has been making Thisa name Week’s Happenings quite for himself and soon you’ll be hearing his Mon : Texas Hold ‘Em & Contest efforts this week on nationwide Karaoke radio. “Somethin’ Somethin’� willWed: soonOpen be heard Micacross With the BluZone country and is a result of a “do Xavierism presents itThurs: yourself� effort that Nick Allison Sattinger, Amber Norgaard,The credits fans for. “I decided to Latter,Sarah Vanell do it independently and get it out toFri: theDjpeople because they T Money - 9-Close are who count and they are the main reasonSat: I doKaraoke what I do!� It’s an incredibly catchy song and Showcase Sunday. Win once you hear it you won’t beCash. Comedy able to get it out ofShowcase your head. The single and entire album are '*4) t & 6OJWFSTJUZ available at www.cdbaby.com or 5FNQF t #MPDLT &BTU PG .D$MJOUPDL from Nick’s website, myspace. www.bigfishpub.net com/nicknicholsonmusic.
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Cave Creek- Acclaimed acoustic guitar artist and vocalist Willy Porter will perform a live concert at Cave Creek Coffee Company on Saturday, March 28th at 7pm. Known for his long list of hit songs top 10 lists around the country, Porter has released five records including The Trees Have Soul, Dog Eared Dream and High Wire Live among others. His songs combine fiery acoustic guitar work with defining vocals and folk-based intimacy. With a distinct selection of in-house varietal coffee roasts and blends, Cave Creek Coffee Company also offers a wide selection of wine, beer, infused martini selections, and delicious food and desserts. Tickets are $22 in advance
or $25 at the door. The Cave Creek Coffee Company is located at 6033 E. Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. For more information call (480) 4880603 or visit www.cavecreekcoffee. com.
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Review by Stephen Wilkinson
Brian “Head” Welch’s much publicized departure from Korn a few years ago was based on his becoming a born again Christian. Having taken time to clean up from his addictions and start on his own, he has reemerged on his own as ‘Head’. Let the comparisons begin. Sure, there’s a Korn influence as Brian was a founding member of the band. He’s more or less entitled. But be prepared for his journey through the torments of childhood, a drug riddled past, and his current journey into Christianity to come at you full bore in the lyrics and sounds within this album. It is relatively close aesthetically and in dimension to Nikki Sixx’s side project, Sixx A.M.’s Heroin Diaries. The song titles paint a good picture of what you are about to hear: “Rebel”, “Save Me From Myself”, “Die Religion Die” and “Washed By Blood”. This is not something you want to listen to if you’re looking to
just let loose and have a good time. It is angry, provoking, deep, and heavy. Solid production, nice booklet, and even though it carries a deep lyrical experience, it will not be confused with Dylan, Townshend or Bono in terms of quality. But it is a decent overall effort, one that will probably please most any Korn fan musically because it doesn’t stray too far from the formula of what made them successful. Rockzone Records 1721 E. Warner Rd. #C-16 Tempe AZ 85284 480.964.6301 www.rockzonerecords.com
Happy Hour 3-7 Mon - Sat Late Night Specials 10-close Sun - Thur 1/2 price selected appetizers $2.50 domestic bottles and pints $2.50 Daily Import Special and $2.50 Heineken pints All Day, Every Day!
BAND LINEUP
Large patio with TV’s and Misters Full menu open - close
Head – Save Me From Myself
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Thursday, March 26th , Shirley s Temple Friday, March 27th Chuck E. Baby Saturday, March 28th Presence Sunday, March 29th Matt & Jeff
4142 E. Chandler Blvd • Phoenix, AZ 85048 • (In Ahwatukee just West of I-10) • (480) 706-5564 • www.ckgrill.com AZWeeklyMagazine.com
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LIVE! DIRECTORY “Old World Ways... Old World Taste”
Arizona’s Live Microbrewery
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Rosie McCaffrey’s (602) 2411916, 906 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix: Ronnie Winters. 9pm. www.rosiemccaffreys.com
Goat Head Saloon (480) 4648030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa: Deadhot Workshop, Truckers on Speed and Los Guys. www.goatheadsaloon.com
Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St., Tempe: Reggae party with King Roach and His Pest and DJ Sir Edgar Allen Ekoe. 9pm. www.thesailinn.com Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 2580014, 914 N 5th St. & Roosevelt, Phoenix: Black Bear Ensemble. www.thelostleaf.org Rogue Bar (480) 947-3580, 423 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale: Race You There, France vs. France and Milo the Mayor. myspace.com/theroguebar The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: Rockabilly night with Voodoo Swing. www.thebloozebar.com
Now Booking Bands, Call (623) 581-3359
or patrick@oldworldbrewery.com Full Stage Setup w/ Full Drum Kit
WEDNESDAY
Open Mic Night 8-12
Fibber Magees (480)-7229434, 1989 W. Elliot Rd. #19, Chandler: Matt Tenner. www. fibbermageespub.com Goat Head Saloon (480) 4648030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa: OnPointe Entertainment presents The Swagg Society. Free until 10:30pm. www. goatheadsaloon.com Char’s Has the Blues (602) 2300205, 4631 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix: Lady J. www.charshastheblues. com
Upcoming
Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101, Phoenix: Odyssey. 8pm. www. bluemartinilounge.com
Rock n’ Roll Keggers . . . March 27th KISS Mania . . . March 28 69sins Cd Release Show . . . April, 11th Shawn Johnson and the Foundation w/ Delcoa
Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: -itis. www.joesgrotto.com
Friday March 27th Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St., Tempe: Claire Marie (4:30pm), Psychadelic Mooj (8pm), Honey Pistol (9:45pm), Mergence (10:45pm) and Strange Young Thing (12am). www.thesailinn.com Steel Horse Saloon (602) 9428778, 1818 W Bell Rd., #100, Phoenix: Resonation. www. steelhorsesaloon.com
201 West Lone Cactus Dr.
Rosie McCaffrey’s (602) 2411916, 906 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix: Keltic Cowboys 9pm. www.rosiemccaffreys.com
(623) 581-3359
The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: Terashain. www.thebloozebar.
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Hollywood Alley (480) 8207117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa: Psychostar (ex-Betty Blowtorch), Labor Party, Nunzilla and the Cosmeticators. myspace.com/hollywoodalley Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: Warner Drive, Sketching in Stereo, Sunday Afternoon, Burnin’ Phoenix and Metal Elvis. www.martiniranchaz.net Skeptical Chymist (480) 609 8677, 15688 N. Pima Rd., Suite C6, Scottsdale: Shirley’s Temple. 9pm. www.skepticalchymist.com Char’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix: Soul Power. www. charshastheblues.com Dubliner Pub (602) 8670984, 3841 E. Thunderbird Rd. (southwest corner of 40th Street and Thunderbird Rd.), Phoenix: The Biffos. www.dublinerpub. com Last Exit Live (480) 557-6656, 1425 W. Southern Ave., Tempe: Vayden, Butcher Jones, Dead Eyes of London and Radiofix. 9pm. $8. www.lastexitlive.com Hardtailz (602) 863-3474, SW Corner of 35th Ave. and Bell Rd., Phoenix: Angry Jon . 9:30pm. www.hardtailzbar.com The Ruby Room (602) 258-6900, 717 S. Central Ave., Phoenix: Love Me Nots, Green Lady Killers and Sonorous. 8pm. myspace.com/ therubyroomlounge Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 2580014, 914 N 5th St. & Roosevelt, Phoenix: Something Else. www. thelostleaf.org Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: -itis. www.joesgrotto.com Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101, Phoenix: Odyssey. 8pm. www. bluemartinilounge.com
Saturday March 28th Rosie McCaffrey’s (602) 2411916, 906 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix: Keltic Cowboys 9pm. www.rosiemccaffreys.com Steel Horse Saloon (602) 9428778, 1818 W Bell Rd., #100, Phoenix: Resonation. www. steelhorsesaloon.com Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St., Tempe: Back Up
and Push 4pm), The Granting (7:30pm), Goodbye to Pretty (9:30pm) and Shawn Johnson & the Foundation (11:45pm). www.thesailinn.com Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 2580014, 914 N 5th St. & Roosevelt, Phoenix: Zoltan Orkastar. www. thelostleaf.org Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: Rock Lobster (10:30pm). www. martiniranchaz.net Goat Head Saloon (480) 4648030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa: Moonalice. www. goatheadsaloon.com Skeptical Chymist (480) 609 8677, 15688 N. Pima Rd., Suite C6, Scottsdale: Walken. 9pm. www.skepticalchymist.com Char’s Has the Blues (602) 2300205, 4631 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix: Lady J. www.charshastheblues. com Last Exit Live (480) 557-6656, 1425 W. Southern Ave., Tempe: FC Armenta CD release show. 9pm. www.lastexitlive.com The Ruby Room (602) 258-6900, 717 S. Central Ave., Phoenix: Danse Macabre. 8pm. myspace. com/therubyroomlounge Hardtailz (602) 863-3474, SW Corner of 35th Ave. and Bell Rd., Phoenix: Cell Phone Cowboys. 9:30pm. www.hardtailzbar.com The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: Terashain. www.thebloozebar. com Dubliner Pub (602) 8670984, 3841 E. Thunderbird Rd. (southwest corner of 40th Street and Thunderbird Rd.), Phoenix: The Biffos. www.dublinerpub. com Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: -itis. www.joesgrotto.com Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101, Phoenix: Odyssey. 8pm. www. bluemartinilounge.com
Concert Venues Club Red (480) 496-4733, 2155 E. University Dr., Tempe: March 27th: Crooked Head Annie April 11th: Benefit for LIT’s drummer Allen Shellenberger May 22nd: Great White and Keel www.clubredrocks.com Chandler Center for the Arts (480) 782-2680, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler: March 28th: Glenn Miller Orchestra March 29th: Chandler Symphony April 2nd: Sophie Milman
April 5th: “Mind Meets Music” Benefit Concert featuring Laurie Anderson with Lou Reed April 18th: Gaelic Storm April 25th: KC and The Sunshine Band www.chandlercenter.org Mesa Amphitheatre (480) 644256, 263 N. Center St., Mesa: April 3rd: Fall Out Boy, Cobra Starship, All Time Low, Hey Monday and Metro Station May 19th: Kings of Leon July 14th: Rise Against and Rancid www.mesaamp.com Marquee Theatre (480) 8290607, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe: March 27th: 1st Annual Arizona Metal Fest featuring Carcass, Suffocation, Suicide Silence, The Faceless, Samael, Whitechapel, Arsis, Veil of Maya, Decrepit Birth and Psycroptic. 3pm. $32 in adv, $37 at the door. All ages. March 28th: Pokapase, Life, The Formula, Floss Genuine and Hannibal Leq. 6pm. $10. All ages. March 29th: Candlebox, Jet Black Stare, Royal Bliss and Vayden. 7pm. $23 in adv, $25 at the door. All ages. April 1st: Forever the Sickest Kids, Suburban Legends, Vogue in the Movement, Halo, It’s Like Love and Bring on the Fame. 5:30pm. $15 in adv, $16 at the door. All ages. www.luckymanonline.com Mesa Arts Center (480) 6446500, 1 East Main St., Mesa: March 27th: Angelique Kidjo April 18th: Three Mo’ Tenors May 4th: Vienna Teng May 9th: Side Street Strutters www.mesaartslive.com The Clubhouse Music Venue (480) 967-7977, 1320 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe: March 26th: Alesana, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Fear Before, I Set My Friends on Fire and Fall From Grace. March 27th: Katastro, Valley Love and special guests. All ages. March 28th: Brett Dennen, Angus and Julia Stone. April 4th: (sic) Monic CD Release Party w/ special guests. All ages. www.clubhousegigs.com Rhythm Room (602) 265-4842, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix: March 26th: Sonorous w/ Burn Down Tempo. Doors at 8pm. $8. March 27th: Big Nick & the Gila Monsters. Doors at 8pm. $7. March 28th: George Bowman. Doors at 8pm. $7. March 29th: The Nadas (full band). Doors at 8pm. $10. March 30th: Big John Bates & the Voodoo Dollz, Dexter Romweber Duo and Green Lady Killers. Doors at 7pm. $9. March 31st: Stateside presents Williams Fitzsimmons and Rosi Golan. Doors at 7:30pm. $10.
All ages. April 1st: Eric Lindell. Doors at 7pm. $10 in adv, $12 at the door. April 2nd: Dear & the Headlights, Kinch, Black Carl and Yellow Minute. Doors at 7pm. $12 in adv, $14 at the door. All ages. www.rhythmroom.com Celebrity Theatre (602) 2671600, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: March 27th: The Beat Old School Hip Hop and R&B Spring Jam April 11th: Mint Condition April 25th: Mary Mary April 26th: UB40 April 30th: Third Day June 13th: Kenny G June 26th: Summer Storm July 15th: George Jones August 7th: Jazz Attack September 3rd: Johnny & Edgar Winter September 9th: Lynyrd Skynyrd www.celebritytheatre.com Jobing.com Arena (623) 7723800, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale: March 28th: Disturbed, Killswitch Engage, Lacuna Coil and Chimaira April 3rd: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band April 24th: Britney Spears May 21st: Taylor Swift May 24th: Fleetwood Mac June 23rd: Andre Rieu June 26th: Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood July 24th: Earth Wind & Fire and Chicago July 25th: Keith Urban with Sugarland August 9th: Sean Hannity presents Freedom Concert ‘09 www.jobingarena.com Dodge Theatre (602) 379-2800, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix: April 2nd: Lamb of God, Suicidal Tendencies, Children of Bodom, Municpal Waste and God Forbid. April 5th: Leonard Cohen April 16th: The Killers April 17th: Los Temerarios April 23rd: Celtic Woman April 25th: Eckhart Tolle April 27th: Unwigged and Unplugged. An evening with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean & Harry Shearer performing songs from Spinal Tap, A Mighty Wind and more. May 15th: Styx and REO Speedwagon May 30th: Queensryche www.dodgetheatre.com U.S. Airways Center (602) 379-7800, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix: March 26th: Billy Joel and Elton John Face 2 Face March 27th: Rock and Worship Roadshow. MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Hawk Nelson, Tenth Avenue North and Addison Road. August 23rd: Depeche Mode www.usairwayscenter.com
Club Red
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2155 E. University, Tempe • SWC University & Loop 101 • 480.258.2733 • www.myspace.com/ClubRedRocks • Event/Band Booking 480.415.8040
Friday 3/27 • 8pm • 21+
Crooked Head Annie plus 90s Cover Band: AnGRy InCH! DUAL STAGE – Crooked head Annie plays all your favorite hit songs from the 80s by Boston, Journey, Stxy, Queensrÿche! Plus ANGRY INCh!
Saturday 3/28 • 8pm • 18+
BSleep y All Means neccessary When you’re Dead Tour
DUAL STAGE – By All Means Necessary, Dagger, Suicide Circus, Dirty Sanchez, Nevermind Eternity, this Opposition, the Relics, tender Mercyes.
Friday 4/3• 8pm • 21+
Great White and Keel
Two incredible Headliners on One Magic night! First kEEL kicks off with their 25th Anniversary Reunion Tour. Then GREAT WHiTE takes the stage! Old friends together on one stage for one magic night of insane musical energy! 8 Bands – 2 Stages. $25 Advance/$30 Door. 21+. Doors 7pm. Hip-Hop Thursdays • 9 pm • 21+ Presented by BLUNT CLUB 3/26 4/2 4/9 4/16
DJ SHORTKUT B-Boy League Allstars–18+ MUSAB (aka SAB) GRAySKUL & InSECTS
DJ SHORTKUT 3/26
DJ Shortkut has thrilled hip-hop fans worldwide, including his time with Invisibl Skratch Piklz. Shortkut is known for unbelievable beat juggling and percussion.
44 DOWn DUAL STAGE – 44 Down (Poor tour 2009), Rizir, hollow, Burning Bridge, Side Effects, I Bet it was a Massacre and left With Nothing.
Saturday 4/4 • 8pm • 18+
Best Friends Forever BFF hosted by PARTy FOUL DUAL STAGE DJ DAnCE PARTy! Electrohouse, Bangers and Remixes all night long! two Stages of DJs & Bands! two Stages of Action!
Friday 4/10 • 8pm • 21+
Alternative nation SHOWCASE for Indie Bands!
Club Red will host a major benefit to raise money for the medical bills of lIt Drummer, Allen Shellenberger, on Saturday 4/11. Fans, Bands and Sponsors wishing to participate, please contact Ron Kennedy at 480-415-8040.
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DUAL STAGE – transmitting Now, I Vs. Me, Cedar St. Croix, hollestate, Fuzz huzzi, Vonzeles, Delirium temens, Red Republic, the Dorsets!
Friday 4/17 • 7pm • All Ages
A ge of Evil METAL MELTDOWn on 2 Stages!
Warhead, Vile Existence, 357, Age of Evil, Vektor, Blood From Stone, Member of the Whale, Divisions Within and Gheara. two Stages of MEtAl Bands!
Cancer Benefit on 4/11 for Saturday 4/18 • 8 pm • 21+ Allen Shellenberger of Lit DR. RUTH is Back! “Rough times for the band Lit: Drummer Allen Shellenberger, 38, has been diagnosed with a brain tumor — a malignant glioma, the same form of cancer that Sen. Ted Kennedy is battling. Guitarist Jeremy Popoff says that “Allen’s young and healthy, and if anyone has a chance to beat this, it’s him. As sad and scared as we all are, we’re standing by him and staying positive. We’re going to fight this together.” — OC Register
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DR. RUTH
CLUB RED STAGE – Dr. Ruth is for those who love the 70s and 80s for the soaring rock anthems. A time when the music really got your glands going. DR. Ruth is back!
Friday 4/24 • 8 pm • 21+
Kickin g K8 CLUB RED STAGE – What started out as a
jam band from Pacific Beach in late 2005 has turned into one of the most sought-after live acts to come out of San Diego – and getting huge radio support!
CLUB RED MAJOR SHOW ADvAnCE TiCkETS: online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.ticketweb.com or buy tickets valleywide at any tOBACCO & PIPES PluS store. 6 tPP locations! TEMPE: 2155 E university Drive, next door to CluB RED – 480.947.0712 MESA: 1057 N Mesa Dr – 480.962.1699 WEST PHOEniX: 4002 N 43rd Ave – 602.272.9577 EAST PHOEniX: 3245 E thomas Rd – 602.955.5077 GLEnDALE: 4748 W Glendale Ave 623.934.4864 CAvE CREEk: 15214 N Cave Creek Rd # B – 602.482.2897. All tobacco & Pipes Plus stores are open from 11am to 11pm daily.
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