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MyArtsCommunity.org Looks to Engage Young Arts Supporters One goal of a six-week experimental online fund-raising effort for the Valley’s largest arts and cultural organizations is to develop new donors through technology and outreach. At 24, Meagan Myers represents an important target audience: young people who enjoy and participate in the arts but are not in a financial position to make big donations. “We may not have a lot of arts experiences, but that doesn’t lessen our appreciation,” Myers said. “And, we may not have a lot of money, but that doesn’t mean we can’t help.” In addition to her passion for the arts and her desire to help, her knowledge of and ease with all things Internet were what Bob Delgado of Hensley and Company and Mike Cohn of CFG Business Solutions had in mind when they came up with the fund-raising concept being used at www.MyArtsCommunity.org. “The idea is pretty simple: make it easy for as many people as possible to make small donations online,” Delgado said. “Many small donations can add up to big dollars.” As a pilot program, there are no commitments to the 16 arts and cultural organizations that will benefit from the effort. “We’ll judge the effort based on how much money is raised in six weeks,” Cohn said. “If it’s successful, we’ll apply the concept to a statewide effort in the fall.”
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Now it’s your turn to perform. No one has to remind you about the current economic crisis. But you may not be aware that the Valley’s arts and cultural organizations have been hit especially hard by budget cuts and are now in urgent need of our financial support. With a nominal donation of $10, $25, $50 or $100, you can participate in the Valley’s largest arts and cultural organizations at
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a whole new level and help these valuable local assets endure these difficult times. Please visit MyArtsCommunity.org before June 15 to make your donation or call 602-682-2057 for more information or to pay by check. Help keep your local arts and cultural community alive.
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Donors visiting MyArtsCommunity.org can select the organization they wish to donate to or choose a non-designated fund. Donors also will have the option of writing checks. The campaign ends June 15. Arts and cultural organizations include: Actors Theatre, Arizona Opera Company, Arizona Science Center, Arizona Theatre Company, Ballet Arizona, Childsplay, Desert Botanical Garden, Free Arts of Arizona, Heard Museum, Mesa Arts Center, Phoenix Art Museum, The Phoenix Symphony, Phoenix Theatre, The Phoenix Zoo, Scottsdale Cultural Council, West Valley Arts Council and a non-designated fund. “I may not be able to make a $100 donation, but I can certainly give $10 and feel just as good about it,” Myers said. “And, using the web site is quick, efficient and second nature.” For information call (602) 682-2057. To donate, visit: www.MyArtsCommunity.org.
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THE PUMA OPEN IS COMING! WHERE: GRAYHAWK GOLF CLUB WHEN: FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2009 (4:00PM) Ever play golf that included a deck of cards, a hand-held video camera, and an empty bottle doubling as a golf tee? Yeah, we didn’t think so. The PUMA Open is the most fun you’ll ever have on a golf course, whether you’re a novice or a pro. It’s an international series of 15 interactive golf events that shake up the sport with nontraditional holes, casino-style gaming, food, drinks, music, and great prizes. Register now before your smarter, better looking friend snags your spot!
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AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine Volume 2, Issue 19 May 7th, 2009 Publisher / Editor Brian Muir brian.muir@azweeklymagazine.com Art Director Kevin Kelley kevin.kelley@azweeklymagazine.com Office Manager Tami Kelley tami.kelley@azweeklymagazine.com Staff Writer Kevin Lambert kevin.lambert@azweeklymagazine.com Staff Music Writer Kim Naugle kim.naugle@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 Chad Haire • Joe Carroccio Nathan Mears THE NIGHTOWL Brent Diggins & Efia Moore brent.diggins@azweeklymagazine.com FILM WRITERS Stan Robinson • Randy Montgomery ARTS WRITER Nick Connell
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The Emperor’s New Clothes is Family Fun Fest!
Mesa– Join a host of hilarious characters as two con-men “play the palace” in this breezy musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s well-known tale playing now at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. Mr. Stitch and Mr. Sew wreak havoc at Wits Ends Palace when they present the Emperor with a special gift: an exquisitely beautiful “magic” suit of clothes, invisible to all but the wisest of men.
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This classic tale about an Emperor who cared for nothing but clothes is a favorite among children of all ages! The cast of The Emperors New Clothes will answer questions, pose for pictures, and sign autographs following the show. Performances run through May 29th. Tickets are only $16 for all ages and include a special
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Presented by Ballet Arizona Symphony Hall May 8 – May 10 Friday 8pm Saturday 2pm & 8pm Sunday 2pm Celebrate the spirit of Mother’s Day with the beauty of dance! Perfect for people new to the art form and the seasoned ballet lover, this program features ballets by George Balanchine, one of the most popular and celebrated choreographers of all time. Apollo: depicting the story of Apollo, from birth to his ascension of Olympus and his interaction with three Muses. La Valse: Danced to the famous Valses Nobles et Sentimentales by Ravel, is a dramatic love story set at a ball where a woman becomes enamored of a mysterious stranger. Stravinsky Violin Concerto: one of Balanchine’s famous “Black and White” ballets is regarded as a neoclassical masterpiece depicting the relationship between dancers and music.
Chase Ticket Marketplace on ShowUp.com Geppetto and Son Valley Youth Theatre Through May 17 Friday 7:30pm Saturday Noon & 3pm Sunday 12:30pm & 4pm Private Eyes Chyro Arts Venue Through May 9 Thursday – Saturday 8pm Wild West Musical Stage Show Pioneer Pepper & The Sunset Pioneers Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Ongoing Saturday 6pm (dinner), 7:30pm (show)
Beethoven, As I Knew Him
Presented by Arizona Theatre Company Herberger Theater Center Through May 24 Wednesday - Thursday 7:30pm Friday - Saturday 8pm Sunday 1pm & 7pm Audiences embraced him last season as the inimitable New Yorker George Gershwin and the elegant and mystical Fryderyk Chopin. Every one of his Arizona Theatre Company performances was greeted with standing ovations and calls for encores. Now, Hershey Felder completes his musical trilogy known as ‘The Composer Sonata’ with his brand new production, Beethoven, As I Knew Him. Based on a true story, the headstrong German genius Ludwig van Beethoven is brought stirringly to life through the eyes of his last surviving friend as well as through performances of some of the most eternally powerful musical masterpieces ever composed.
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Mother’s Day Concert with Esteban
Visit the Chase Ticket Marketplace on ShowUp.com for discount tickets and special offers. This week’s “hot seat” is The Neverending Story presented by Childsplay, Inc. Through May 17 Saturday & Sunday 1pm & 4pm Regular Price: $25 Discount Price: $11 Parents will remember this beloved 1984 movie from their childhood. Now they can now relive this story with their children as Childsplay presents this tale of imagination and hope based on the original book. Running from bullies, Bastian cracks open a mystical book, the story of the race to save Fantastica from the dark destruction of The Nothing. The Childlike Empress sends the unlikely hero Atreyu on a quest to find the one who can save them all. Atreyu’s adventure takes him to the far corners of Fantastica, through the Swamp of Sadness, across the Magic Mirror Gate, and into the grips of a dangerous werewolf. Ending with a shimmer of hope and a new beginning, this play will give parents and their children a shared experience that will never end. AZWeeklyMagazine.com
Presented by Desert Botanical Garden May 10 Sunday 11am - 1pm & 4pm – 6pm Bring Mom and the family to the Desert Botanical Garden to celebrate Mother’s Day with the unbelievable musical talents of Esteban in concert. The Garden has created two concert options to best accommodate your needs: the 11am- 1pm show will feature Estéban in concert with a delightful buffet lunch prepared by Fabulous Food Fine Catering & Events (table seating only). The 4 -6pm show will solely feature Esteban in concert (auditorium style seating only). Tickets are limited. Advance ticket purchase required. No refunds or exchanges on ticket(s) purchased.
The Seduction of Almighty God
Presented by Space 55 Theatre Ensemble May 14 – May 30 Thursday - Saturday 8pm Set during the dissolution of the monasteries, a critical moment in the history of the English priesthood, the loss of faith and corruption that characterized the priests of this period is unexpectedly challenged by the arrival of a young man with an unsullied and passionate belief in God. Written by controversial British iconoclast Howard Barker and directed by Space 55 Theatre Ensemble’s Boyd Branch, this production is not for the faint of heart.
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Bug iTheatre Collaborative Herberger Theater Center Through May 16 Thursday - Saturday 8pm Sunday 2pm The Thing About Men Tempe Little Theatre Tempe Center for the Arts Through May 24 Thursday 7pm Friday 8pm Saturday 2pm & 8pm Sunday 2pm Snow White Theater Works Peoria Center for the Performing Arts Through May 24 Friday 7pm Saturday 1:30pm & 7pm Sunday 1:30pm Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts May 9 Saturday 8pm The Music of Dixieland Mesa Arts Center May 9 Saturday 2:30pm Tango First Century Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Scottsdale Civic Center Mall May 8 Friday 7:30pm The Great American Soundscape Phoenix Art Museum May 16 Saturday Noon
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Captain’s Log, Stardate 05070.9: Star Trek is Back
Review by Stan Robinson Director J.J. Abrams has a firm handle on telling stories. His experience, firmly grounded in the day-to-day grind of television directing (Alias and Lost), definitely shows in his latest feature film, Star Trek. Facing the 45-year history of the Star Trek universes, Abrams is boldly going where no director has ever gone, and is tackling a monumental task by re-inventing the franchise for the next generation. The task of integrating the full array of special effects- without overpowering the story- is an Abrams hallmark. This story takes us back to the beginnings of each of the primary characters established by the first Star Trek series
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from left to right: Mr. Spock - Zachary Quinto, original actor Leonard Nimoy; Pavel Andreievich Chekov - Anton Yelchin, original actor Walter Koenig; Lt. Nyota Uhura - Zoe Saldana, original actor Nichelle Nichols; James Tiberius Kirk - Chris Pine, original actor William Shatner; Montgomery “Scotty” Scott-Simon Pegg, original actor James Doohan; Hikaru Sulu - John Cho, original actor George Takei; Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy - Karl Urban, original actor DeForest Kelley.
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of the 1960s, including James Kirk, Mr. Spock, Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy, and Montgomery “Scotty” Scott. They are faced with the seemingly impossible challenge of saving Earth, with only their Starfleet Academy training and their instincts to guide them. This edition in the Star Trek saga is one that is a must see for Trekkie loyalists; and for the novice, it’ll be a movie to win you over. The special effects are compelling with firm character development. And here’s an inside tip; the next installment is rumored to come in 2011!
Star Trek: A Retrospective Look Forward
By Stan Robinson Who would have guessed that a concept of mankind, space, and the future, created almost 45 years ago in 1966, would be just as relevant now? Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, and their Desilu Productions Company did. Since the original creator, Gene Roddenberry presented his concept, there have been a total of 5 television series and 10 feature films produced over the last 45 years. Roddenberry’s concept was to use the aspect of space travel and the future as a way to highlight the inequities of the time, and present solutions/ideologies in the form of adventures, with the unknowns of other worlds as a backdrop. The key issues of the 60s included race, economic instability, the Viet-Nam War, and political ideology clashes. His original pilot starred actor Jeffery Hunter as Captain Kirk and Leonard Nimoy as Spock- an alien with humanoid formonboard a starship. He took the pilot to the major studios and was turned down because of the ‘headiness and philosophical’ overtones; one major studio basically liked the concept but AZWeeklyMagazine.com
felt that broadening the overall appeal would make be a good move. Desilu Productions had the power and pull due to the success of I love Lucy and other shows their company produced, including The Untouchables, The Andy Griffith Show, Mission Impossible, I Spy, and The Dick Van Dyke Show. Cast changes were made, with William Shatner- an actor who had smaller roles in a few of those shows- replacing Jeffery Hunter. Leonard Nimoy as Spock remaine,d and was upgraded to the number two person on the starship. The rest of the cast was assembled, including DeForest Kelley (Dr Leonard “Bones” McCoy”), Walter Koenig (Ensign Peval Chekov), Nichelle Nichols (Cmdr Nyota Uhura), George Takei (Hikaru Sulu), and James Doohan (Cmdr Montgomery “Scotty” Scott). With the actors on board, the series started airing on NBC in September, 1966. It had marginal ratings throughout its three-year run and was cancelled in 1969. Then, a phenomenal thing happened. In syndication over the next fifteen years, Star Trek was more popular than its original three year run! Fan clubs were born, and Star Trek conventions were becoming the norm, with followers of the show being dubbed “Trekkies”. Fast-forward to 1986 and 100 years in story time after Captain Kirk took to space, with the enormous popularity in syndication and fan-based participation, the re-launch of the series was aptly titled, Star Trek: The Next Generation. The updated series kept all of the principle ideologies formed by the premise of the original series, including the crew. This time around, the crew included alien members (after all, we have been in space for a hundred years and the federation of planets had grown). Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and Commander William Riker (Jonathan Frakes) commanded the new starship Enterprise class D model, with a lot more scientific advancements over the previous class C that Captain Kirk commanded. The crew included Deanna Troi, a half-Betazoid counselor with cognizant powers (Marina Sirtis), Worf as the first Klingon officer in Starfleet (Michael Dorn), and human crewmembers Dr. Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden), chief engineer Geordi La Forge (LeVar Burton), and introduced the android Data portrayed by Brent Spiner. Deep Space Nine (1993–1999) featured life on a space station rather than
aboard a starship, with a milieu of alien participation from all over the galaxy. At the head of the space station was Commander (later Captain) Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks). The next series to follow, and my favorite of the new Star Trek series since the original, is Voyager (1995–2001). Kate Mulgrew as Captain Kathryn Janeway starred as the first female commanding officer in a leading role of a Star Trek series with Voyager taking place about the same space time frame as Deep Space Nine. With its Battlestar Galactica like overall theme, of just trying to get back to Earth after being stranded in the Delta quadrant, the stories of survival while maintaining ethics and humanity were appealing factors for me. As the starship Voyager navigated the 70,000 light year 75-year journey back to Earth, their contact with other aliens with some joining their journey, tested the concept of Star Trek’s main philosophical principle of the “Prime Directive” and interference in the normal progression of alien races. A highlight of the series included the half human-half machine “Borg” character of “7 of 9” played by actress Jeri Ryan. The Borg were prominent adversaries in some of the Star Trek: The Next Generation stories. The last Star Trek TV series to be produced is a prequel in the space timeframe of the original series with Captain Kirk was Enterprise (2001-2005). The stories centered around first extraterrestrial contact with the Vulcans and the guidance that led to Earth’s first warpfive capable starship, the Enterprise, commanded by Captain Jonathan Archer (Scott Bakula). This series gave us a look at humans as we learned to cope with space travel and its perils along with new revelations. Star Trek movies have become a staple and reflective of each generation of moviegoers. The movies based on the original Star Trek series and starring TV cast members are Star Trek: The Movie (1979), The Wrath of Kahn (1982), The Search for Spock (1984), The Voyage Home (1986), The Final Frontier (1989), and The Undiscovered County (1991). The movies based on the TV series Star Trek: The Next Generations and featuring cast members from the TV series are Generations (1994), First Contact (1996), Insurrection (1998), and Nemesis (2002). And now, for the generation known as the “Z ers” (born after 1990 or so), there’s the latest movie simply titled Star Trek, directed by J.J. Abrams, which gives us a look at the origins of the original series characters and the circumstances of their friendships.
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UltraStar Cinemas Launches New Technology in AZ
Randy Montgomery, AZ Weekly Film Critic
Surprise– San Diego based UltraStar Cinemas has signed a deal with D-BOX Technologies Inc.- a leader in innovative motion technology for the entertainment industry- to become the first theater chain in Arizona to install D-BOX motion systems in one of its auditoriums.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE BIGGIES Top Grossing Movies from May 1st through May 3rd
UltraStar Cinemas, which features 100% digital content, is renowned as an industry leader, dedicated to the latest and most innovative technologies for the benefit of moviegoers and entertainment seekers. Each theater auditorium of the Surprise multiplex is completely digital, using UltraStar Cinemas’ exclusive Pure ® Digital Cinema technology, providing the crispest, clearest motion picture technology available.
1 - X-Men Origins: Wolverine (Fox) $85 Million 2 - Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (Warner Brothers) $15.4 Million 3 - Obsessed (Sony) $12 Million 4 - 17 Again (Warner Brothers) $6.3 Million 5 - Monsters Vs. Aliens (Warner Brothers) $5.8 Million Source: Box Office Mojo
D-BOX will supply UltraStar with a demonstration kiosk to be installed in the lobby of the theater providing patrons the opportunity to test drive the D-BOX MFX experience. Additionally, a D-BOX
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promotional clip will be shown on all 14 screens of the multiplex prior to feature presentations to create awareness and interest for the new technology. “We are very pleased to add UltraStar to our list of supporting exhibitors that will showcase upcoming theatrical releases TM embedding D-BOX Motion Code ,” stated Claude Mc Master, president and CEO of D-Box Technologies. “With UltraStar’s 120 digital screens strategically located throughout heavily populated markets in Southern California and Arizona, the company has positioned itself as a visionary and innovative industry leader with whom we are very proud to be associated.” With its unique, patented technology, TM D-BOX Motion Code uses motion codes specifically programmed for each film, TV program or video game, which are sent to a motion generating system integrated within either a platform or a seat. The resulting motion is perfectly synchronized with all onscreen action, creating an unmatched realistic, immersive experience “We are thrilled about featuring a D-BOX MFX section at our Surprise, Arizona location,” added Damon Rubio, Vice President of Operations for UltraStar Cinemas. “We know that moviegoers will enjoy D-BOX's added dimension. We also see this evolution as a natural fit with our ® Pure Digital Cinema technology providing the crispest, clearest motion picture technology currently available. We will be closely monitoring our success with D-BOX, and look forward to potentially equipping additional auditoriums in the future.”
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Take a Claustrophobic Journey into The Crypt By Randy Montgomery
Fables have told us that you can steal from the rich and give to the poor and be handsomely rewarded. What you should not do is steal from the dead and give it to yourself. A group of young adults find out this lesson the hard way in the new thriller, The Crypt, now playing at Chandler Cinemas.
Writer/director Craig McMahon and crew manage to capture the tight, cramped spaces of the crypt with ease, making the viewer feel as claustrophobic as the characters while they scramble to find their way through the maze of hallways and catacombs. McMahon also wastes no time introducing audiences to the fright delivered by the undead. The opening scene drags on, building anticipation of what is to come next. You know the grave robber will meet an untimely death, but when will it come? The same can be said for our group of criminals. You know what they are getting themselves into, and you know they will be greeted with the same treatment as their predecessor. When the zombies appear, they do so with a bang. Being a horror film fan and
‘Swing to Any Music’ Says Malloy By Randy Montgomery
Love N’ Dancing star/writer Tom Malloy explains how he became involved in West Coast Swing, “I was taking lessons, then went to a competition. It was so incredible! West Coast Swing can be danced to any music… at the biggest country bar in Oklahoma or hottest club in Los Angeles. The first song I danced to was “September” by Earth, Wind and Fire.”
and finds it quite enjoyable. Jessica seems to have much more in common with her instructor/partner Jake (writer/ star Tom Malloy) than her husband. This, of course, poses a slight problem. Smart is perfectly cast as the likable school teacher who finds solace and comfort through dancing. Her charming personality fills the screen and will capture your heart, and she has wonderful chemistry with newcomer Malloy. Billy Zane sheds his often dark character image and delights moviegoers with a much softer role that will win over audiences that despised him in earlier films such as Dead Calm and Titanic. A comic dance performance puts this accomplished actor in a new realm of how we think of him. A word of warning: be prepared to sign up for West Coast Swing lessons yourself after viewing this film. Not to mention, the theme song, “Just Like This” performed by Holly Brook and David Iscove will be stuck in your head for some time. I have been humming it for the past month. Love N’ Dancing is an upbeat and lighthearted romantic comedy that will make you want to get up and dance. Love N’ Dancing had its Phoenix premiere as the closing night of the Phoenix Film Festival in April and opens Friday, May 8th in select theatres Valley-wide.
The story beings in 1979 when a scruffy grave robber enters an underground crypt full of riches from those buried during The Depression. Those individuals were afraid to let go of their prized possessions and decided to take them with them to the grave. The robber finds exactly what he is looking for and more. Yes, the riches are there, but so are angry zombies that aren’t too keen on having their jewelry and other pieces of gold taken from them. Fast forward to present day, when the beautiful Gina (Abra May) coerces her friends to accompany her underground and raid a crypt with the hopes of striking it rich, so that each of them “can retire twice.” She later says that she was aware of the danger, but chose to proceed with the excursion anyway without informing her partners in crime of what may be lurking below. Within minutes of entering the dark, wet, cramped underground burial ground, the group is met by angry zombies. These undead creatures are not too happy about intruders and are very protective of their belongings.
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never admitting to being scared (I lead the group through the haunted house at Halloween), I was easily startled on numerous occasions. Thrills and chills abound in this well made horror flick. The Crypt delivers an uneasy claustrophobic feeling for the viewer, filled with equally uneasy anticipation of what will happen next. The anticipation is well justified, as what we fear will happen… does. The Crypt shares qualities of what I thought made Lions Gate’s 2005 release of The Descent a leader in the genre. The Crypt held its premiere screening May 1st -2nd at Chandler Cinemas to an enthusiastic crowd, and is continuing this weekend. An encore at Pollack Tempe Cinemas (McClintock and Elliot) will be held June 25th -27th. A DVD release is scheduled after the theatrical engagements in Arizona and Southern California.
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Take a “Swing” at Love N’ Dancing By Randy Montgomery
In Love N’ Dancing, Amy Smart plays Jessica Donovan, a school teacher bored with life and looking for more romance and attention from her work-obsessed husband (Billy Zane). She decides to take West Coast Swing Dancing lessons
Known for his sinister roles in films such as Dead Calm and Titanic, 43-year old Billy Zane has over ninety acting credits under his belt, many of which are very different from the light hearted role he plays in Love N’ Dancing. A specific dance number in the film (“Which he
Randy Montgomery: Was that really you in that comical dance sequence? Billy Zane: That was me. I love dancing. I rather pride myself on my dancing. It was ironic that my first outing in a dance based film was to be someone touted as a terrible dancer, or one that hates dancing. RM: What drew you to Love N’ Dancing and the role? BZ: I love musicals. I thought this would be fun to be a part of. I grew up watching Gene Kelly and all the MGM greats. I did a play in London on the west end where I played a dance instructor. I had to learn all the ballroom dances. I’ve got to do that on stage, but not on film yet.
Ryan Reynolds (Wade Wilson/Deadpool in X Men Origins: Wolverine).
Hugh Jackman (Logan/Wolverine) arrives on a motorcycle used in the movie X Men Origins: Wolverine.
RM: What was the best part of working on Love N’ Dancing? BZ: It was lovely to work with Amy Smart. I’ve always been such a big fan of hers. Robert Iscove, the director. He’s done some wonderful musical specials back in the day, which I am a huge fan of. Working with all of those wonderful dancers and of course, Betty White. It was such a good energy on set, a great vibe. It is nice to have a pleasant film. Pleasant is so underrated as opposed to in your face and aggressive. Life is so aggressive right now.
Giddy Stars Highlight X Men Premier
Story and Photos by Randy Montgomery Harkins Theatres Tempe Marketplace hosted the World Premiere of X Men Origins: Wolverine on Monday, April 27th. In attendance were stars of the film Hugh Jackman, will.i.am, Ryan Reynolds, Liev Schreiber, Lynn Collins and Taylor Kitsch. Tempe beat out 3,000 other cities and won an online contest to host the event. Voting was done in response to a video created by Jackman on
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did very well, by the way,” writer/co-star Tom Malloy joking says) echoes his real personality, a much softer persona quite different from many roles we have seen him in.
Lynn Collins stars as Wolverine’s love interest Kayla Silverfox in X Men Origins: Wolverine.
Taylor Kitsch stars as Remy LeBeau/Gambit in X Men Origins: Wolverine. Pictured speaking with a reporter from Marvel.com.
X Men Origins: Wolverine stars Taylor Kitsch, Liev Schreiber, Lynn Collins, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.
YouTube, calling for fans to vote for their hometown. The city with the most votes placed on the film’s official website would host the premiere. After arriving to the pre-screening event on a motorcycle, Jackman ran up to the stage and shouted, “How you doing Tempe? You have no idea how good it is to be here.” The crowd cheered. “It has been three years... I have waited for this moment and our world premiere is here in Tempe, Arizona. You guys voted the most, you won it, and I am so proud to be here with the cast, and most importantly, with the film to show it to you guys first.” Jackman and cast were impressed by the size of the crowd and the overwhelming support. “I’m moving here; this is
awesome,” exclaimed Jackman. “We are so happy to be here- we hope you love it,” Collins told AZ Weekly Magazine. Schreiber echoed her sentiment. “I cannot imagine a better way to do this. Thank you so much, Tempe, you guys rock.”
X Men Origins: Wolverine star will.i.am (John Wraith) with Hugh Jackman.
“I have nothing but chills right now… being in the mix with the fans; I love it,” said Kitsch. Following a message from Dan Harkins and a proclamation of “X-Men Day” in Tempe by Mayor Hugh Hallman, the film was shown on all 16 screens to 3,000+ attendees at the Harkins Theatre complex, making this the largest world premiere screening in history. AZWeeklyMagazine.com
Liev Schreiber (Victor Creed/Sabertooth in X Men Origins: Wolverine) speaks to reporters.
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Fleming’s Introduces ‘5 for 6 ‘til 7’
Valleywide- Fleming’s Steakhouse is introducing a new way to make a memorable start to your evening with their ‘5 for 6 ‘til 7’ bar menu. The new feature offers 5 premium cocktails, 5 award-winning wines by the glass, and 5 signature appetizers, all priced at $6 each. This is unquestionably a stellar value, and it will be available from 5pm until 7pm,
Drambuie Pursuit Draws 5 Arizona Adventurers Scotland- Five Phoenix area residents- Jeremy Johnson, Richard Darrow II, and Donald Peper of Phoenix, Ryan DiGaetano of Payson, and Aaron Hentges of Avondale- will be traveling to Scotland to compete in the Drambuie Pursuit. Hentges and Darrow will be joined by their fellow rugby playing friend, Jon Gray of Albuquerque as well as Huntley Ritter, host on Versus TV. DiGaetano, Johnson and Peper will run the race with Howard Stern’s Dan ‘The Song Parody Man’ Cooper.
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7 days a week. ‘5 for 6 ‘til 7’ Bar Menu Cocktails White Cosmo, Ketel One Vodka Appletini, Grey Goose Vodka Basil Lemon Drop, Ciroc Vodka Fleming’s Mojito, Bacardi Limon Rum Diamond Rita, Herradura Silver Tequila
Highlands celebrating the gallant flight of Bonnie Prince Charlie, for whom the secret recipe for Drambuie was created in 1745. Teams from the US will compete in the 100-mile adventure race reliving the defiant hero’s legendary voyage. During the one-day race, the teams will stand in the footsteps of Scotland’s zealous Prince on the field where he was defeated at the Battle of Culloden, and follow his subsequent journey through the Scottish Highlands. They will race through the countryside, kayak rushing rapids, and rappel steep mountain faces, showing their strength and courage during this once-in-a-lifetime event. More info can be found at www.pursuitof1745.com. AZ WeeklyMagazine.com
Wines Chardonnay, Solaire by Robert Mondavi Pinot Grigio, Luna Freakout Blend, Napa Valley Pinot Noir, Cartlidge & Browne, California Merlot, Red Diamond, Washington Cabernet Sauvignon, Five Rivers, Paso Robles
Appetizers Tenderloin Carpaccio Sweet Chile Calamari Wicked Cajun Barbecue Shrimp Seared Ahi Tuna, spicy mustard sauce Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes Please visit FlemingsSteakhouse.com for your closest restaurant
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Mother’s Day Special! 15% Discount with a 3 hour minimum reservation
Regions Makes Mammas Proud
Tempe and Scottsdale- Regions Bistro is celebrating Mother’s Day this year with a ‘Moms Eat Free Weekend!’ Beginning Friday night, May 8th through Sunday, May 10th, Mom will eat free with the purchase of a second entrée of equal or lesser value! Bring her in for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or Sunday Brunch; whatever suits your schedule.
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The Southwest! Regions features a la carte or prix fixe menu items like Sage and Chile Rubbed Salmon, Shrimp Flautas and Braised Short Rib. And wash it all down with a refreshing pitcher of margaritas or bucket of beer! Regions Scottsdale is located at the Shops at 9343 E Shea Blvd in Scottsdale, and at the SW corner of Mill and 6th St. on 640 S. Mill Avenue in Tempe. Make your reservations today at (480) 451-1850 and (480) 921-3770, respectively, or log onto regionsbistro.com for more information.
Happy Hour menu MOMS EAT FREE!!! Mother’s Day Weekend
$3 Drinks - $3 Menu Enjoy the best Happy Hour in the Valley with pints of our house beers, select “Rocktinis,” well cocktails, and house wine (selection may vary)
Bring your favorite Mom into Regions for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner or Sunday Brunch and She’ll Eat for Free*! Beginning Friday Night, May 8 through Sunday, May 10
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Serving award-winning sandwiches, soups and salads for over 36 years. Celebrating Mother's Day at our Camelback location. Visit www.duckanddecanter.com for more information. 1651 east camelback ● 3111 north central ● 1 north central AZ WeeklyMagazine.com
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The Mission: Modern Latin Eats Inspire Area Foodies
Chef Matt Carter has been invigorating and challenging the palettes of Valley diners for over a decade, and his newest menu at The Mission in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale clearly exemplifies his personal tradition of excellence. Along with Owners/Operators Brian Raab and Terry Ellisor, Carter is expanding from Zinc Bistro, Kierland Common’s French/American stalwart that since its inception has proven seasonally resistant, and since the downturn in the market has continued its positive growth. So much so that opening The Mission- a Latin/American testament to Carter’s stripped imagination and a clear departure from Zinc’s distinctive European approach- isn’t viewed as much of a risk by those who know of the chef’s talent and the owners’ reputation for quality. “I turn over the menu often,” says Carter. “There are always new products depending on the season, new ideas I want to try out. I was just touring the ranches in Argentina for grass-fed Estancia beef; trying different cuts, testing out the product. Obviously, food is subjective; one man’s caviar is another’s rotten fish eggs. I rely mostly on my palate to determine what we serve, and see if people follow. I’m not arrogant enough to think that if I like it then everyone should. But I always start in my own direction, and the dishes I create are very product specific.”
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Carter took a comprehensive South American voyage to research The Mission’s identity. “People here (in the Valley) are used to Sonoran style Mexican food- y’know, enchiladas, burritos- but there are not a lot of places that serve Latin food,” he explains. “I went down there, and the food completely changes from Mexico; it opened up a lot of ideas for me. So I took popular traditional dishes and made them appealing to the American consumer. I’ll use a pork shoulder instead of a pork leg, or, there’s a Peruvian dish called ‘ante churro’ that is served with beef hearts, for instance. Well, I’m not going to put beef hearts on a plate for someone at this restaurant, so instead I made it using a tenderloin with faux gras, with chilies and tomatoes from Peru, then mixed in some Asian flavors, as there are many Asian influences in South American cuisine.” The interior is Spanish quasi-gothic, an efficient marriage of new world history set among Scottsdale’s modern municipal landscape, with chandeliers overlooking wooden tables and booths, and candelabras with copious amounts of dripping wax sitting atop intermittent surfaces. The room is like a true mission building; wide open and featuring little sight obstructions, other than the surreal, glowing, brick half-wall that takes up one side of the bar. “It’s Himalayan salt rock,” says Carter, who along with a unique back of the house vision also takes an active role in the visual concept and design of the restaurant. “The amber light it reflects makes a nice contrast with the low lighting, the gothic feel.” The Mission and Zinc Bistro, two contrasts that find themselves
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heavenly intertwined within the cutthroat competition of Valley restaurants, are anchored in the big picture experience and execution of three guys who know the value of diversification. “We’re talking about a fish concept around here next,” says Carter, looking at dining room of happy people enjoying his food. “I think this area needs one.” Apparently, things are just getting started. Hours Kitchen open 11am-10pm, bar until 11pm The Mission 3815 N. Brown Avenue (480) 636-5005 www.themissionaz.com
The Mission Menu Sampler Starters
Tableside guacamole Avocado, jalapeno, red onion, fresh garlic, sea salt, lime, tomatoes, chipotle puree, cilantro, cotija.
Botanas
Pork belly pibil Pork belly, roast garlic, black bean puree, pickled red onion, orange, oregano, achiote, avocado crema, banana habeñero aioli
Ensaladas y Sopa
Skewered grilled prawn salad
Shrimp prawns, aji rocoto, arugula, yuzu vinaigrette, avocado and potato
A la Parrilla (From the pecan
and mesquite charcoal grill) Swordfish Veracruz Grilled popcorn shrimp, citrus, roasted tomato, olives, criollo rice
A La Plancha (From the
flattop) Scallops Diver scallops, smoked tomato, Serrano ham, grilled octopus, requesson, heart of palm
Tacos
Pork shoulder Pork shoulder, pineapple glaze, chicharron, cilantro, cotija, red onions, 8 handmade corn tortillas
Arepas (Venezualan sandwich, available during lunch) Chicken Chicken chorizo, corn, aji amarillo, queso oaxaca, crispy corn
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For the Love of Wine: Food Pairing Made Simple By Nathan Mears
As promised, it’s time to continue the discussion of pairing food with wine. Pairing food and wine is a much written about, yet an oddly difficult subject to grasp. I spent a good portion of my life trying to reinforce the notion that all things associated with our taste buds are subjective; you might even say ‘sketchy’. What’s right for me may not be right for you or the next person. So with this in mind, I will attempt to give you the constants in the relationship between food and wine, and then let you decide what flavors work best for you. All foods contain one or more of the following components: fat, acid, sugar, salt, and spice. Each of these components reacts with wine in a different, but consistent way. Food has reactive components and so does wine. All wines will contain some or all of the following: acid, sugar, and tannin. In my theory, the key to matching food and wine is to understand how these components react with one another regardless of flavor. As always, flavor will be up to the individual, and there is no magical formula. For simplicity we will use these two terms: “stronger” and “milder”. Stronger means drier, more tannic, more acidic, etc., and conversely, milder would then be less dry, less tannic, less acidic, etc. Now that we’ve gotten the definitions out of the way, let’s have some fun. What makes wines stronger? Why do some foods turn your favorite everyday Cabernet into the ‘Incredible Hulk’ that rips your face off with tannin? Sweet and spicy are the main culprits here. Foods that are sweet and/or spicy will make wines stronger: reds become more tannic and sweet wines appear drier. Next time you have a great backyard barbeque to attend, try bringing along an off-dry Columbia Valley Riesling or a juicy California Syrah and watch the smiles as your friends dig in.
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Fat, salt, and acid on the other hand, show off the mild side of wines. Depending upon the situation, mild can be good or bad. Let’s say you’ve opened a massively tannic Napa Cabernet, and it’s just too much. Try a few bites of a soft blue cheese along with it and the fat, salt, and acid in the cheese will soften the tannins right out. Now imagine you are enjoying a big rich Chardonnay, when your host hands you a lime and Sea Bass ceviche. As you take a bite of the ceviche, you suddenly notice your Chardonnay has become flat and lifeless; the acidity in the ceviche has all but erased what little acidity is in the wine. A brief recap: foods high in fat, acid, or salt will make your wines appear milder or more muted in character. Sweet and/ or spicy foods will make your wines appear stronger. To experiment, try pairing wines higher in acid or tannin such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Sauvignon Blanc with those foods that create a milder affect. Those wines lower in tannin and acid or higher in sugar like German Riesling, Viognier, Pinot Noir, or Gamay pair well with those foods that have a stronger affect. Have fun, enjoy your wine, and you’ll find out what combinations work best for you. Cheers!
Mears is the Director of Operations at Sportman’s Fine Wine & Spirits, with multiple Valley Locations (www. sportsmans4wine.com). If you have questions or comments, please write to nate@sportsmans4wine.com. Phoenix 3205 E. Camelback Rd (602) 955-WINE Glendale 6685 West Beardsley (623) 572-WINE Scottsdale AZ Wine Center 15955 N. Dial Blvd. (480) 348-9040
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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 Ole! Are you recovered from Cinco de Mayo yet? Tequila specials should be outlawed, but restaurants who offer more Mexican food specials should be given a tax break. Sounds good, right? This week’s column is all about mom. Without her, none of us would be here, and some of us would be heading down the wrong path (or perhaps FURTHER down the wrong path). If you don’t have something planned, we’re going to help you out, so keep reading to find out about some cool Mother’s Day events and options, a new restaurant/bar from a country music superstar, and all else that happened, is happening, or will happen in the Valley. Buddy Stubbs Mother’s Day: We’ve all see a Harley-Davidson woman, and whether they’re on the back enjoying the ride or upfront and driving, Harley-Davidson women are a breed of their own. If your mom is a Harley-Davidson mom then you know the standard Mother’s Day flowers and cheesy card is not what your mom really wants on Mother’s Day. Break the cycle of bad gift giving and get her something she really wants, authentic Harley-Davidson gear like jewelry watches, bracelets, necklaces charms and rings from Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davidson or Anthem Harley-Davidson. If your mom isn’t the bling type, Buddy Stubbs also has bags, clothing and a bike or two you could select for her. The best part is if you spend $200 in one purchase in the month of May at either one of the Buddy Stubbs HarleyDavidson dealerships you’re entered to win a Milk and Honey Indulgence spa package from Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Tocaloma Spa and Salon. So, if your mom isn’t the flowers, card or spa type you can both get what you want this Mother’s Day. For more info visit buddystubbs. com. Great Moms (Sometimes) Give Bad Advice: When I was still a Southern California high school senior, I decided that my last semester in high school should be spent at the beach, not stuck in class. My mom knew that I would frequently forge her signature on dismissal letters. Her advice: “Don’t let your father find out.” Looking back that probably wasn’t the advice that was going to win her the “Mother of the Year” award or help me graduate high school (after learning I had a failing grade in a class I needed to pass to graduate, I spent the rest of the semester working my booty off for an “A”). If your mother has led you astray with her winning advice, don’t hold back! Share it with The Shops at Norterra for the chance to win a $500 gift card good at all Norterra stores. Share your story and enter to win at Fans & Fashionistas, Nortera Salon & Spa, or online at
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www.norterrashopping. com. Your $500 gift card will be good at Norterra merchants like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Best Buy, Harkins Norterra 14, Norterra Salon & Spa, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro and 35 other shops, restaurants and services. Green Salon for Ma?: Do you have a green mom? Does she like to get her hair done? Then I’ve found the perfect place for you to take her or get her a gift certificate from; Dre’s Salon, which is having their grand opening party on May 9th. The salon, located at 4848 E. Cactus Rd in Scottsdale, features self-sustaining materials, energy efficient appliances, recycling and other environmentally-cool practices. Plus, the floor is made entirely of bamboo, the furniture is made from recycled rubber wood, and other elements are made from recycled resins. Their grand-opening party is invite-only (sorry) so I’ll just have to let you know what it looks like and how it is. In the meantime, visit dreshairsalon.com for more info. I Love This Bar: Don’t you have a bar you just love? The one that is YOUR spot; that you can rely on for great drinks and the crowd you want to hang with? I think all of us do and that’s why Toby Keith’s song “I Love this Bar” became one of country music’s greatest hits. Well, he’s capitalizing on it by launching I Love This Bar and Grill, which will be housed in the theater district at Mesa Riverview. It is looking to open in late May or early June, so keep your eyes peeled. The restaurant will showcase live music and dancing, Toby the mechanical bull (what’s a country bar with out a bull?), and Southern style food. The most striking feature will be, well, the bar; an 85-foot guitar-shaped monstrosity. As the song says, there is never a cover charge. Toby Keith is supposed to appear for the opening, and we’ll let you know as we hear the good word. Night Owl News and Notes: Green Day is launching their first tour in over three years, the will be stopping in the Valley on Saturday, August 22nd at U.S. Airways Center; Beatles tribute band Ringo McLennonSon will take the stage in a free outdoor concert at Mesa Arts Center on May 8th, I’ve seen them they are pretty good; P!nk is bringing her Funhouse Tour to jobbing.com on September 20th; Sprinkles Cupcakes is offering a special Mother’s Day gift box from May 8th to 10th; it’ll include lemon, dark chocolate, red velvet and vanilla cupcakes. 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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I had completely immersed myself in documenting and pursuing my musical influences and their live performances. I had been sneaking into shows all summer and using my camera as a pass to get backstage and photograph these artists. I am sitting backstage with a friend, talking with the artist when all of a sudden, gun shots go off. People are being pushed to the floor, girls are screaming and confusion sets in. My friend and I lay on the ground for a moment before we decide we need to run. The camera is broken and we missed the shots that we had been waiting all night for. It was the first time I realized that I almost lost my life, trying to chasing my dream... To some drunk a-hole is hitting on your date, who tells you all you do is press a button, you say _______________. “I could pull out your cover charge from my wallet and show it to you if you want...” Then I would: Fire off the highest watt flash in his face during his response, interrupting his train of thought. It would make for a fun photo also.
AJ Calzada, Photographer What are your favorite club shoots? The clubs with high energy! The places that take the time to make sure they have good lighting and treat the photographer like a part of the team! I have always enjoyed shooting at places like Axis / Radius and Jackrabbit. I enjoy shooting the Phoenix and Tempe scene as well. Spots with great DJs and friendly service always help the quality of the event photo. I like to be able to roam around and try and capture the candid things that are going on. I also enjoy the live shoots at clubs with backdrops and photo walls, it brings out the primal nature in people to be shot live. Who are the best human specimens you’ve worked with consistently and what makes him/ her/them so? I like working with the unpretentious, fast paced adults in this industry. The ones that know that we as younger adults are the future and that we are the next working formula. I love working with the specimens that want to help young artists through their journey of creative realization. I enjoy working with the twenty-something artist, but let’s face it, we are all competing with each other. I pretty much enjoy working with anyone who has a positive attitude and is willing to feed creatively off of each other.
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The most gorgeous outdoor setting you’ve shot: I tend to lean towards the more metropolitan style when shooting outdoors. I also prefer the longer exposures of the open air at night, the contrast of morose shadows and illumination are always pleasurable to me. The numerous light prisms and flares that are possible with extended exposures have continually interested me. A common misperception about photographers is: That they don’t always need a photographer credit on a published photo; this is what the photographer deserves in the least. Also, that they don’t mind shooting or want to capture pornography. Please don’t insult my education by asking me to use it to perpetuate that. Another misconception is that we are there to brainstorm creative ideas, that are going to make ‘their’ concepts successful, for free. Is it ok for you to party while you work, or do you stay relatively distanced from the scene? Joining the party you are shooting can be an easy way to get great photos, but you have to be discerning. One client might be more satisfied if they see you directing people and staying busy on the photo wall, while the other would rather you schmooze in for a candid shot with a celebrity they know and respect, which can be done by associating yourself with the fun. I usually stay away from partying at the shoots until three things have happened: I captured all the shots, I pleased the client, and I got paid.
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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
Cream Stereo Lounge 4252 N. Drinkwater Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85251 602-222-9922 www.thecreamlounge.com
Blue Martini
Phoenix City North 480-638-BLUE www.bluemartinilounge.com
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
Forbidden Night Club
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
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
AfterLife Club Red
2155 E. University - Tempe 480-968-2114 www.clubredrocks.com Blunt Club Thursday Nights
4282 N. Drinkwater Blvd Scottsdale 12am - 4am only Fridays - Saturdays
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Vintage Bar and Grill 2-4-1 Happy Hour, all drinks, Everyday 5pm-8pm 414 S Mill (Upstairs corner of 4th and Mill)
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still got one), and at that price, only 1 to a customer.
FREE Champagne Library Bar & Grill Offers Good & Bar Tab at Vintage Cheap Beer To help you celebrate your semester For the entire month of May, you can drink Mirror Pale Ales for only $3. That’s All-Day...All-Night... Every Day! As if that weren’t enough, draft loving students can get their excitement with $1 drafts (use coupon on this page). Simply show your student ID (while you’ve
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grades (or help forget them), Vintage invites you to email or call them to make reservations for your free champagne and bar tab. We’re not sure how this one works, but you would be an idiot if you didn’t at least call or email to find out.
Mediterranean Cuisine
30% OFF Food! Beverage! Hookah! (480) 784-6700 505 S. Mill Ave
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COMEDY CALENDAR
The Tempe Improv America’s Premiere Comedy Showcase & Restaurant 930 E. University Drive Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 921-9877 for reservations Full Menu. Full bar. www.TempeImprove.com
National Comedy Theatre 1111 S. Longmore, Mesa 85202 Every Friday & Saturday 7:30pm & 9:45pm $12 adults, $10 Students and Seniors www.NCTPhoenix.com (602) 374-5638 Reservations recommended Concessions available
Light Rail Comedy At Macayo’s Depot Cantina 300 S. Ash Ave. Tempe, AZ 85281 602-695-6300 for Reservations Free Admission. 9pm Every Tuesday Food and Drink Specials - No Minimum shortbuscomic@gmail.com for more info.
The Mixed Nuts! Dramagenics Family Improv Theater 8815 W. Peoria Ave. Suite 7 Peoria, AZ 85345 (1/2 Mile East of the 101 on the South side of Peoria Ave) Tickets: $12.00 Every Fri & Sat, 7pm Order Online 24/7 www.Dramagenics.com Or Call: 623-298-4635 after 6pm Th-Sat.
Improv for Everyone
At National Comedy Theatre’s weekly comedy shows many patrons are thinking, “This comedy improv stuff looks fun; I bet I could do that!” And… yes you can! The cast members of our professional improv comedy team are all average people who thought, “I can do that!” and did. Think of how often you improvise. Conversations aren’t usually scripted or rehearsed
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(and if they are, you need more help than NCT can give you.) Improv classes turn natural skills into comedy, whether you want to perform or just have fun. NCT offers improv classes for all ages and skill levels because everyone can get something wonderful out of learning to think on their feet. For more information on NCT’s workshops: www.nctphoenix.com or 602-374-5638.
Open Im prov Wo rkshop Saturda y from 3:0 May 9 0-5:00pm call 6023 74-5638
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Arizona’s Premier Comedy Club Full Bar & Restaurant! The Nation’s Funniest Comedians! ALL SHOWS 18 and OVER! MAY 7-10
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Last Comic Standing 2 Country Music Television TV Land Comedy Central Presents: Tammy Pescatelli Mother’s Day with
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Jimmy Kimmel Live Late Night With Conan O’Brien Sarah Silverman Program NBC’s Last Comic Standing season 2 MAY 14-16
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Tammy Pescatelli Makes Mom Laugh May 7th – 10th Fri and Sat: 8pm and 10pm Thurs and Sun: 8pm
Tammy’s current schedule is jam-packed with headlining appearances at top comedy clubs and venues across the country. She adds her comedic observations to specials on VH1, E!, G4, Country Music Television and TV Land. She is featured weekly as part of the Fashion Police panel for US Weekly. Tammy recently gave pros a run for their money when she participated in the GSN poker series Poker Royale: Comedians Vs. Pros, making it all the way to the finals. She appeared in her own half-hour special, Comedy Central Presents: Tammy Pescatelli. Tammy made her film debut in the indie films Everybody Wants to Be Italian and Made in Brooklyn. Most recently, she has been writing for TBS and performing all over the country. Currently, she is #5 in voting (#1 female) on Comedy Central’s 2009 Stand-Up Showdown.
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Joe Rogan Wins by Hysterical Submission May 14th- May 16th Thurs: 8pm Fri and Sat: 8pm, 10pm
With 15 years of stand-up comedy under his belt, Joe’s honest, inquisitive comedic style has made him a national headliner and a favorite performer at the prestigious U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen and Just For Laughs in Montreal. He is a regular guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel Live. In 2000, Joe released his groundbreaking debut comedy album, I’m Gonna Be Dead Someday, on Warner Bros Records. Joe was host of the hugely successful reality show, Fear Factor, for six seasons on NBC. Prior to that, Rogan charmed viewers as Joe Garrelli, the resident electrician at WNYX Radio on the hit NBC comedy series NewsRadio, and he was the host of The Man Show for Comedy Central. Fight fans also know Rogan as the UFC’s animated, knowledgeable color commentator. Rogan’s comedy on stage is extreme and not for the easily offended.
Todd Glass is Half Full of Himself May 14th- 17th Fri and Sat: 730, 930pm Thurs: 730pm Sun: 8pm
Todd’s television appearances are many, including performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Late Night With Conan O’Brien, and the Sarah Silverman Program. Todd has also been featured on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Season 2, and is currently on the road performing with comedian/actor David Spade.
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Baseball: Oregon State Gets Best of Sun Devils
The 3rd ranked ASU Sun Devils baseball team (33-11, 16-5) was humbled by PAC-10 foe Oregon State (27-12, 11-7) in Corvallis last weekend, 10-5. Though ASU went out ahead early by way of a Beaver error, a pair of RBI doubles by Riccio Torrez and Kole Calhoun, and an RBI hit by Carlos Ramirez, OSU kept chipping away. A few late Sun Devil errors and a 5-run 8th inning sealed ASU’s fate.
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Softball: Lady Devils Overpower Cal
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#6 ranked ASU Lady Sun Devils (3815, 8-10) took advantage of a Kaitlin Cochran grand slam in the 6th inning to beat #13 U Cal (34-16, 9-8) 7-3 last weekend in PAC-10 softball play. Pitcher Hillary Bach was good for the 23rd time this year. Next up for the Lady Sun Devils is Oregon State on May 7th in Corvallis and then Oregon on May 8th and 9th in Eugene.
Unhappy Boldin Works on Sideline During Minicamp Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin didn’t partake in team drills during the recent team minicamp, and instead did some light drills and exercises on the sideline. The disgruntled playmaker is looking to get out of Arizona, but after draft day came and went and no teams made serious offers for the brutally strong, talented player, it is clear that he will have to suck it up for the time being and wait
for another opportunity to present itself. Coach Ken Whisenhunt has no illusions that Boldin’s ‘injury’ (the MRI was negative) is a statement of malcontent, referring to ‘seasonal allergies’ as a common malady amongst players during this time of year.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS WEEKLY SCHEDULE May 7th at San Diego Padres Feared Foe: 1B Adrian Gonzalez- .315avg, 9HR, 20RBI Washington Nationals May 8th-10th Feared Foe: LF Adam Dunn- .299avg, 23hits, 18RBIs May 11th- 13th Cincinnati Reds Feared Foe: 1B Joey Votto- .363avg, 33hits, 22RBIs
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By Robert Mallen of G Cue Billiards
Does the size of my pool cue shaft make a difference? This is one case at least where size does matter, but smaller may be better. Most pool cues come with a 13mm shaft standard. There is nothing wrong with that, but many players prefer a smaller shaft size to increase performance. This generally ranges anywhere from 10mm to 12.75mm. There is of course a trade off the smaller you go. The smaller the shaft, the smaller the sweet spot on the cue ball, and that will promote greater accuracy, English, and cue ball control. However, it can also increase the potential for miscues because you are striking a much smaller part of the cue ball. This requires a player’s stroke to be more accurate and consistent. Going smaller isn’t for everyone and personal preference should always prevail, but until you
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try it smaller you will never know how satisfying it can be. Whatever you choose, there is no right or wrong answer. Do what works best for your game, because you are the only one making the shots. Keep practicing and shoot em’ straight 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 below). G Cue Billiards
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Play Golf Indoors! Crosswoods Indoor Golf Centers may just change the way you think of golfing in Phoenix this summer. Crosswoods offers the latest in golf simulator technology featuring over 35 courses and multiple practice venues for optimal game improvement. Golfers young
and old can test their skills on world-class courses, including Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill and St. Andrews, while watching their favorite sports team on big screen HDTVs. Crosswoods serves a great lineup of food too as well as beer & wine. Golfers use their own balls & clubs or rental clubs are available. Crosswoods also has leagues and tournaments.
It’s never too hot, too dark, or too expensive to play golf at Crosswoods! “It’s a great place for family night, a social outing or a corporate outing,” says Mike Rus, General Manager. “We also offer adult instruction and club fitting”. The simulators used at CrossWoods Indoor Golf have astounding graphics,
incredibly accurate physics, and fully 3D-rendered environments including highly detailed terrain, varying weather conditions, and realworld bounces and impacts. There’s also a driving range that gives accurate information on ball flight tracking, spin rates, launch angles and more. Crosswoods Indoor Golf Centers are located in Gilbert (just east of Higley on Baseline) and in Chandler (just west of Kyrene on the north side of Chandler Blvd). Regular rates for 18 holes start as low as $19. See website for specials and rates at www. crosswoodsgolf.com.
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www.barfrogaz.com Bison Witches - Happy Hour 4-7pm Mon-Fri $3 pints and select calls and $1 off apps. 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 Drift -Tues – Fri, 4-7pm. Well drinks: $4, Jaager Bombz: $4, Vodka Bullz: $5, Draft Beer Pitchers: $9, Mojito, Daiquiri & Margarita Pitchers: $20 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 Geisha A Go Go Tues – Sunday, 5-7pm. All Go Go Specialty drinks half price as well as Sapporo Bombers, Bottles of wine and infused Sake and Sho-chu Carafes. Half price food includes Go Go Dumplings, Yakitori, Wings, Tempura Chicken, Seared Albacore Tuna, Teriyaki Rib Tips. Karaoke Room half price (4-20 people). 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 Joe’s Grotto - Monday - Friday $1.50 Domestic Longnecks $2.25 Domestic Small Pitchers $2.25 Well Drinks 2-7pm. (602) 992-1007 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 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 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. 10PM-Close 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, $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) 241-1916 Saketini - 5-6:30 pm - $2 well, $1.50 Dom Draft, 20-30% Off Selected Food Items. 480-615-6000
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 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 Skeptical Chymist -Everyday 4pm – 7pm, $3.50 Well Drinks, $3.00 Domestic Bottles, $1.00 Of All Other Draft Beer, $2.00 Off House Wine (Stone Cellars), $2.00 Off All Appetizers Call To Reserve Space For Office Party And Group Functions 480.609.8677
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A Blow Out to Go Out
New Boutique Fashion on the Offers 50-90% Water is Best of Off Top Designers ‘Wet’ to Wear Scottsdale- On Friday, May 8 , come sit pool-side as the 3 annual ‘Fashion on Daily the Water’ extravaganza takes hold of th
The evening opens with a cocktail reception including Findlandia Vodka, Herradura Tequila, Blue Moon Beer and FIJI Water. DJ P-Body will rock the house as guests dance the night away, and don’t forget, the after party continues at Dirty Pretty.
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the Valley Ho and gathered guests. The J Group, Ford/Robert Black, and the outrageous fashion designs of Fleur’t Boutique are coming together to make this year’s event the most best ever.
Phoenix- Biltmore’s Mane Attraction is slashing the price on Fridays for a blow dry and style. The quest for the perfect blow-dry is a trend sweeping the country, and those seeking the perfect pairing of style and pampering usually feel it strongest at the end of the work week. A salon in New York made its mark by only offering blow outs and is aptly named ‘Blow’, and one salon in Boston offers a Blow Dry Boot Camp. Even on the cable channel QVC, tips and products for blow-drying have become the focus of a new show. The Mane Attraction located in the Biltmore is taking up the trend locally. Normally, this styling is priced anywhere from $34 to $60, depending on length. However, every Friday, Mane Attraction is conducting a Blow Out to Go Out, offering its professional services for only $25 to $40. It’s the ideal way to freshen up for an evening dinner or before hitting the town- and it’s guaranteed to turn heads. Each standard blow-dry includes a relaxing neck, back, and scalp massage along with a Bumble and Bumble shampoo and conditioning treatment. For more information, call (602) 956-2996 or log onto www.maneattractionsalon. com. May 7th - May 13th, 2009
Scottsdale- Looking to maintain your sense of style during these tough economic times? Designer Off Price provides ultimate value while preserving the lifestyle you want. Understanding the desire to purchase your favorite brands despite lower budgets, Designer Off Price, located at Loop 101 and Raintree in Scottsdale, offers a variety of designer denim and apparel at 50 to 90% below retail prices. With a variety of the most sought after brands, Designer Off Price is the one stop shop for all things fashionable. While many of the items found within its walls normally retail for $300 or more at boutiques and other retail locations, Designer Off Price offers most of their items below or around $100. Designers Include: Laguna Beach, Diane Von Furstenberg, Christian Audigier, Ed Hardy, Rock and Republic, True Religion, 7 For All Mankind, MEK Denim, Paige Denim, Affliction, Kimikal, PRPS, Ralph, Lauren, Gucci, Dior, Marc Jacobs Burberry, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana Michael Kors, Anama Hard 8, Toku, and more. Designer Off Price 15231 N. 87th St., Ste 105 (480) 922-5270 www.designeroffprice.com
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Expect the unexpected with this year’s opening act, as the University of Arizona (U of A) Synchronized Swim Team perform as models take the runway. Schumacher European, Ltd and Mercedes Benz-USA unveil for the first time in Arizona the all new E Class Coupe. Showcasing magnificent jewels by Isaac Jewelers along with Carat Smart Diamonds and Maurice Lacroix Timepieces.
Coming off the 2009 Barrett Jackson car auction, where they featured their British Sex-Pistol theme, Fleur’t Boutique promises an even bigger fashion explosion at the Valley Ho on Friday. Make-up and hair styles are provided by Arizona Makeup Professionals and Toni & Guy, and each will introduce the latest trends for spring and summer. A portion of the proceeds with be donated to The Junior Achievement Foundation; a national charity focused on serving to prepare our youth for real world experiences. The Hotel Valley Ho is located at 6850 East Main St. in Scottsdale. For more information, call (480) 248-2000, or log onto www.jgroupmedia.com.
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New Law Will Change Your Life
There has been a lot written and said about the Law of Attraction, but what about the Law of Distraction and InterruptionTM? That Law did not exist, so I decided to create it.
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The Law of Distraction and InterruptionTM · Life’s Distractions, if you allow them, will keep you from achieving your goals and dreams. · Interruptions either slow you down or completely stop you from what you set out to accomplish. Through this column, I intend to explore and further develop the the Law of Distraction and InterruptionTM. I welcome your comments and questions, but keep in mind, don’t get too serious, don’t feel any pressure, and above all, don’t get distracted. Your D & I . . . (Distraction and Interruption) The circumstances that revolve around your life greatly influence you. Every
day we make hundreds of choices, from what we should wear to what we will have to eat. How and why do we make these choices? They are based on past experiences, monetary status, external influences, philosophies, religious beliefs, fear, or a lack of knowledge. To be continued…. Questions, comments, feedback: E mail Joe@AzGoodLife.com Check out TheLawofDistractionandInterruption. com created by Joe Carroccio
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In the past, we have tested the world’s best cars, but we realize there are plenty of truck folks out there. This is Arizona after all! So, I thought a look at Ford’s Super Duty series is due.
The base price of a Super Duty with an anemic 5.4 engine is about $25,000. With the King Ranch interior, turbo-diesel engine and other options, we hit the 52 grand mark. With all options, including the six tire setup, I am told these can reach 60 grand. So while the King Ranch diesel is an impressive rig, you might have to be a king to afford one!
Scion XD
Some see the Scion XD as an economy car. There is some truth to that. Being well-equipped at only $15,450 makes it economical to buy. And with a gas mileage rating of 26-32 mpg, it’s certainly economical to run. But there is more to the XD, because it is fun to drive. The base engine is a 5.4 liter gas V-8, but it’s not up to the towing duties this rig was intended for, so forget it. The next choice is a gas V-10 rated at 362 horsepower and 457 lb/ft of torque. It will set you back about a grand, and gets 9-11 mpg if you are not towing. I had the turbodiesel engine with 350 horsepower and a whopping 650 lb/ft of torque. It pulls like a freight train, which you need with a 6,190 pound payload and 24,500 pound tow rating! But it will add about eight grand more to the sticker price and suck diesel fuel at 11-15 mpg. Another disadvantage is trying to fit this monster truck in a parking space or making U-turns on narrow desert trails. But this is what separates the real truckers from the pretenders, right? Another option I had was the King Ranch pack. It includes nice leather trim with a fancy set of four leather bucket seats. So even though there is enough room inside for about eight people, we are limited to only four. At least, they will travel in style and total comfort!
The steering is quick and has a good feel. The firm suspension allows you to take corners like a sports car. The brakes are nice and firm. Even with my spirited driving, I got 31-33 mpg. The interior holds four real people and the cabin controls are simple to use. A neat little car. Complaints? Well, the firm suspension results in a firm ride, but thanks to a solid body structure, many bumps and thumps don’t reach the driver. And like the Scion XB, we get Toyota quality, so this car will be running long after the warranty runs out. A good buy.
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th ht Bomb On Saturday May 9 , Highlig The Shallow (Tacoma, WA) will be joining bands!) and Type (one of my favorite local Brewery (201 Kontradiction at Old World ) starting at W. Lone Cactus Dr. in Phoenix s you an 8:30pm. Highlight Bomb bring , sweet vocal assembly of funky bass lines at will ignite melodies and ripping guitar th and make it a pulse into your whole body nce! difficult NOT to get up and da
ue, you might If you were a fan of Sistah Bl ter. Rochelle be interested in the next chap Nancy Raya (harmonica/guitar) and ing the Delassandro (guitar) are keep The DelRayz spirit alive with the DelRayz. hm Room will be performing at the Rhyt Phoenix) on (1019 E. Indian School Rd. in th rday, May Friday, May 8 , then on Satu ks at True 9th, they will be joining the fol . #108A in Brew Coffee (1606 E. Bell Rd an outdoors Phoenix) from 11am-1pm for t a coffee performance. More than jus ches, soups, shop, True Brew offers sandwi u’ll even get salads, and fresh pastries. Yo tell them I 50 cents off your drink if you sent you (sweet!).
Glendale- KDKB takes us back to a time when the music was loud, the singing intense, and the hair was big. On Saturday, May 9th, Desert Invasion will feature some of the best hair bands of the 1980s, including Night Ranger, Skid Row, Firehouse, Kix, Trixter, L.A. Guns, Bullet Boys and Bang Tango. Join host Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, and hundreds of screaming rock fans, for what is guaranteed to be a concert to remember. This incredible trip back in time will be held at the Phoenix Event Complex (2209 N. 99th Ave. in Glendale). Gates open at noon and the show starts at 12:30pm. Tickets can be purchased at www.kdkb.com and discounted tickets are available at local Albertson’s stores. Don’t forget the sunscreen.
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Tempe- After releasing their debut album The Take Over, AZ native Hollywood Heartthrob will be hitting the road with two other national acts in May. The tour kicks off in Detroit but they will be making a detour on May 13th to play a home show at Club Red (2155 E. University Dr. in Tempe) with Halifax. Visit myspace.com/ hollywoodheartthrob or www. clubredrocks.com for more information.
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alter egos, The Folksmen and The Thamesmen, and played songs such as “Blood on the Coal”, “Listen to the Flower People”, “All the way Home”, “Majesty of Rock”, and “Hell Hole”, arguably one of their most recognizable songs next to “Big Bottoms”. They also whipped out their only cover, which was an upbeat, folksy version of The Rolling Stones’ “Start Me Up”, which was, simply put, hysterical. Don’t expect these fellows to slow down anytime soon. They have another album in the works for those die hard fans who just can’t let them go. Back from the Dead will be released June 16th. For more information on the band, check out www.spinaltap.com
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international musical traditions of tango. This exhilarating production features the seven musicians of the Romulo Larrea Tango Ensemble, vocalist Veronica Larc and a cast of six virtuoso tango dancers, who showcase the dance’s unique history, evolution, and styles, from the classic songs of the unforgettable Carlos Gardel to tango’s golden age in 1930s Buenos Aires and the contemporary masterpieces of composer Astor Piazzolla. The SCPA is located at 7380 E. Second St. in Scottsdale. Single tickets are available for $38 online at www. scottsdaleperformingarts.org or through the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts box office at (480) 994-ARTS (2787).
Phoenix- The actors (Harry Shearer, Michael McKean and Christopher Guest) who make up the “fake” rock band Spinal Tap are anything but. 25 years after the movie was released, their cult-like following still appreciates their tongue-in-cheek comedy and musical (ahem!) talents. Despite a half-full venue, The Dodge Theatre was buzzing with excitement and laughter during the half music, half comedic show. Comedic talents aside, they displayed their many musical abilities, including switching instruments on several occasions. They covered their full repertoire, which really is just more than Spinal Tap. They delved into their
Scottsdale- Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present an outdoor performance of Tango First Century at the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall Amphitheater on May 8th at 7:30pm. The performance is part of the Concerts Under the Stars Series sponsored by Scottsdale League for the Arts and is presented with support from Eide Bailly CPAs & Business Advisors and California Presenters. Led by the renowned tango maestro Romulo Larrea, Tango First Century is an exotic and sensual tribute to the rich,
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues as part of the Infiniti Cabaret Series on May 9th at 8pm. Corky Siegel is known around the world as one of the great blues harmonica masters. New fans and longtime followers of Siegel’s career have been quick to embrace his genre-busting Chamber Blues, which features Siegel on harmonica and piano, The West End String Quartet and percussionist Frank Donaldson. Fresh and innovative, this groundbreaking sound captures the sparkling qualities of classical music merged with the emotional melodic style of blues, all within an intimate chamber setting. Chamber Blues has earned tremendous
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LIVE! DIRECTORY Thursday May 7th Rosie McCaffrey’s (602) 241-1916, 906 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix: Ronnie Winters. 9pm. www.rosiemccaffreys.com Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St. & Roosevelt, Phoenix: Captain Squeege. www.thelostleaf.org Goat Head Saloon (480) 464-8030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa: The Shammys. www. goatheadsaloon.com Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: Cory Gunz (9pm) and Silver Medallion (10pm). www. martiniranchaz.net Hollywood Alley (480) 820-7117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa: Kurt Boyd (9pm), Pure Coincidence (10pm), The Skacas (11pm) and Eighth Day (midnight). $5. myspace.com/ hollywoodalley Modified Arts (602) 462-5516, 407 E. Roosevelt Rd., Phoenix: Psyko Steve presents The Stiletto Formal, The Forecast and Snake! Snake! Snakes! Doors at 7pm. $8 in adv, $10 at the door. www.modified.org
Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: Moral Dilemma and The Pinhedz. www.joesgrotto.com Dubliner Pub (602) 867-0984, 3841 E. Thunderbird Rd. (southwest corner of 40th Street and Thunderbird Rd.), Phoenix: The Brazen Heads. www.dublinerpub.com The Ruby Room (602) 258-6900, 717 S. Central Ave., Phoenix: Hooves, Scorpion vs. Tarantula and We Fear the Bees. 8pm. myspace.com/therubyroomlounge The Sets (480) 829-1822, 93 E. Southern Ave., Tempe: 13th Floor Entertainment presents Hemlock, Hellen, From Dark, Foulmouth, Roscoe and Archaic Cessation. Doors at 6:30pm. All ages. www.thesets.com Mama Java’s Coffeehouse (602) 840-JAVA, 3619 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix: Ben Jones. 8pm. myspace.com/mamajavascoffeehouse CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix: Chuck E. Baby. www.ckgrill.com
Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: Downward Dog. www. joesgrotto.com
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Fibber Magees (480)-722-9434, 1989 W. Elliot Rd. #19, Chandler: Matt Tenner. www. fibbermageespub.com
O’Kelley’s (480) 756-6069, 2120 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa: 68 Guns. 9:30pm to close. www.okelleysbar.com
Rogue Bar (480) 947-3580, 423 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale: The Undertone and Calumet. 8pm. myspace.com/ theroguebar
The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N 32 St, Phoenix: Hetfield’s Beard (Metallica tribute from Las Vegas) and Voodoo (Godsmack tribute). 9pm. www.thebloozebar.com
CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix: Shirley’s Temple. www.ckgrill.com
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The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N 32nd St, Phoenix: Rockabilly night with The High Rollers. 9pm. www.thebloozebar.com
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Rosie McCaffrey’s (602) 241-1916, 906 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix: Keltic Cowboys. 9pm. www.rosiemccaffreys.com
Duck and Decanter (602) 274-5429, 1651 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix: John Fisher. 5:308:30pm. www.duckanddecanter.com
Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St. & Roosevelt, Phoenix: DJentrification. www.thelostleaf.org
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Goat Head Saloon (480) 464-8030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa: What’s Left, 36 Cents and a Dream and Japhy’s Decent Sawcello. www.goatheadsaloon.com Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: Cipfer Crew (9pm), Tha Formula (10pm). www.martiniranchaz. net Modified Arts (602) 462-5516, 407 E. Roosevelt Rd., Phoenix: Select Shows presents The Color Turning, Yellow Red Sparks, Nobility Obliged and Tugboat. Doors at 7pm. www.modified.org Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101, Phoenix: Rock Lobster. www. bluemartinilounge.com Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St., Tempe: Leroy Sinclair & the Smokin Section
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Rosie McCaffrey’s (602) 241-1916, 906 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix: Keltic Cowboys. 9pm. www.rosiemccaffreys.com Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St. & Roosevelt, Phoenix: Le Latcho Drom. www.thelostleaf.org Goat Head Saloon (480) 464-8030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa: _ Geoffry J w/ Honey Pistol, Trust Tree and Carey Slade. www. goatheadsaloon.com Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: Rock Lobster (10:30pm). www.martiniranchaz.net Hollywood Alley (480) 820-7117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa: William Leadpistol (9pm), Reverend Doom (10pm), The Green Lady Killers (11pm) and Antique Scream (midnight). $5. myspace.com/hollywoodalley
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Modified Arts (602) 462-5516, 407 E. Roosevelt Rd., Phoenix: Queen Bee/End of the World presents Saddles CD release show, Poem, The Constellation Branch, Courtney Marie Andrews, Gospel Claws, Western Medicine and You Me and Apollo. Doors at 4:30pm. Free CD with entry. www.modified. org Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101, Phoenix: Shining Star. www. bluemartinilounge.com Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St., Tempe: Leaf (7pm), Joy World Entertainment Company (9pm) and The Sugar Thieves (11:45pm). www.thesailinn.com Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32 St., Phoenix: Altered Silence, Volatile Minds, Rejected Faith, Bomber and 13 Down. www. joesgrotto.com nd
Dubliner Pub (602) 867-0984, 3841 E. Thunderbird Rd. (southwest corner of 40th Street and Thunderbird Rd.), Phoenix: The Brazen Heads. www.dublinerpub.com The Ruby Room (602) 258-6900, 717 S. Central Ave., Phoenix: Plastic Floppy Bats, Juicy Newt and Vine Land . 8pm. myspace. com/therubyroomlounge CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix: Presence. www. ckgrill.com Hardtailz (602) 863-3474, SW Corner of 35 Ave. and Bell Rd., Phoenix: Organ Grinder. 9:30pm. www.hardtailzbar.com
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O’Kelley’s (480) 756-6069, 2120 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa: Sweaty. 9:30pm to close. www.okelleysbar.com Steel Horse Saloon (602) 942-8778, 1818 W. Bell Rd., Suite 100, Phoenix: Strangeland. 9:30pm www.steelhorsesaloon.com Duck and Decanter (602) 274-5429, 1651 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix: Sandy Hathaway. 1-4pm. www.duckanddecanter.com Old World Brewery (623) 581-3359, 201 W. Lone Cactus Dr., Phoenix: Highlight Bomb w/ The Shallow Type and Kontradiction. 8:30pm. myspace.com/ oldworldbreweryvenue
Concert Venues Club Red (480) 496-4733, 2155 E. University Dr., Tempe: May 22nd: Great White and Keel www.clubredrocks.com Chandler Center for the Arts (480) 7822680, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler: May 10th: Chandler Symphony www.chandlercenter.org Mesa Amphitheatre (480) 644-256, 263 N. Center St., Mesa: May 19th: Kings of Leon May 23rd: Insane Clown Posse June 1st: The Offspring July 14th: Rise Against and Rancid www.mesaamp.com Marquee Theatre (480) 829-0607, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe: May 2nd: Darren Styles, Jaime Rimen and Marc Smith. 6pm. $31.25. All ages.
May 8th: B/S (Bon Scott era AC/DC tribute) with Paranous, GTR, and Rock Addix. 6:30pm. $10 in adv, $12 at the door. All ages May 13th: Scott Weiland w/ special guests. 6:30pm. $25 in adv, $30 at the door. May 16th: Sacred Reich, Howitzer, Axe Attack, Rising Pain and Embrace the Dream. 6:30pm. $10 in adv, $15 at the door. All ages www.luckymanonline.com Mesa Arts Center (480) 644-6500, 1 East Main St., Mesa: May 9th: Side Street Strutters May 10th: Phoenix Boys Choir presents “When You Wish Upon a Star” May 17th: Indigo Girls July 17th: Jewel www.mesaartslive.com The Clubhouse Music Venue (480) 967-7977, 1320 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe: May 8th: Capa to the Sun CD release show w/ special guests. May 9th: R.A.C. CD release show w/ Katastro, Another Day, Raina-Fire, Longshots, T.O.B., Double Down and Ill Roots. May 11th: Parkway Drive w/ special guests. All ages. May 15th: Grouch and Eligh w/ Edit (from the Glitch Mob) w/ special guests. All ages. www.clubhousegigs.com Rhythm Room (602) 265-4842, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix: May 7th: Bob Schneider, Jason Shannon and Charlie Mars. Doors at 6:30pm. $24 in adv, $26 at the door. May 8th: Stateside presents That 1 Guy. Doors at 6pm. $8 in adv, $10 at the door. Then, Del Rayz (featuring former members of Sistah Blue. Doors at 8pm. $7. May 9th: Cold Shott & the Hurricane Horns. Doors at 8pm. $7. May 10th: Chicks with Picks and Hans Olsen presents “Mothers for Food” An all female benefit to raise money and food for the hungry. All proceeds to the St. Mary’s Food Bank. Jessi Colter, Penny Anty, Nina Curri, Haven James, Susan L and Company, Rhonda Lester, Kathy Marry, Tammy Patrick, Sydney Sprague and The Stevenson Sisters. Doors at 5. Admission is 3 cans of food or 3 personal hygiene articles or 3 cleaning products or $5 donation. May 11th: Stateside presents The Silent Years w/ special guests. Doors at 7:30pm. $8. All ages. May 12th: Stateside presents Lucero, Black Joe Lewis & the Honey Bears. Doors at 8pm. $15. All ages. May 13th: Hillgrass Bluebilly Entertainment presents Zydepunks Soda & His Hashknife Outfit and Gabriel Sullivan. Doors at 7pm. $8. May 14th: New Orleans Legends Porter, Batiste and Stoltz. Doors at 7pm. $18 in adv, $22 at the door. www.rhythmroom.com Celebrity Theatre (602) 267-1600, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: May 9th: Day 26 and J. Holiday May 16th: Seven Mary Three, Days of the New and Sponge May 29th: Soulja Boy Tell Em June 13th: Kenny G June 17th: Loretta Lynn June 26th: Summer Storm July 1st: Smokey Robinson July 10th: Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs July 12th: Blues Traveler with Eek-A-Mouse July 15th: George Jones July 17th: Dokken and Michael Schenker
Group August 1st: Hippie Fest featuring The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie, Chuck Negron, (formerly of Three Dog Night), Felix Cavaliere and the Rascals, Mountain (featuring Leslie West and Corky Laing), Badfinger (featuring Joey Molland) August 7th: Jazz Attack September 3rd: Johnny & Edgar Winter September 9th: Lynyrd Skynyrd September 17th: Foreigner October 23rd: Engelbert Humperdinck October 28th: Tower of Power and Warren Hill www.celebritytheatre.com Jobing.com Arena (623) 772-3800, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale: May 21st: Taylor Swift May 24th: Fleetwood Mac June 23rd: Andre Rieu June 26th: Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood June 28th: Yanni July 9th: Demi Lovato & David Archuleta July 20th: American Idols July 24th: Earth Wind & Fire and Chicago July 25th: Keith Urban with Sugarland August 9th: Sean Hannity presents Freedom Concert ‘09 August 11th: Jonas Brothers August 25th: Incubus September 8th: Nickelback September 20th: Pink www.jobingarena.com Dodge Theatre (602) 379-2800, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix: May 15th: Styx and REO Speedwagon May 30th: Queensryche June 7th: Joe Cocker July 9th: Yes and Asia July 10th: 311 July 14th: The Fray and Jack’s Mannequin July 15th: An Evening with Il Divo July 28th: Pat Benetar and Blondie August 5th: Diana Krall www.dodgetheatre.com U.S. Airways Center (602) 379-7800, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix: June 20th: Joan Sebastian July 7th: Beyonce’s “I Am…” World Tour August 23rd: Depeche Mode www.usairwayscenter.com Cricket Wireless Pavilion (602) 254-7599, 2121 E. 83rd Ave., Phoenix: May 6th: Dave Matthews Band May 14th: Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer Band May 15th: Nine Inch Nails and Jane’s Addiction May 23rd: No Doubt with Paramore and The Sounds June 30th: Vans Warped Tour July 12th: New Kids on the Block July 17th: Rockstar Entergy Drink Mayhem Festival w/ Slayer, Marilyn Manson, Bullet For My Valentine, Trivium, All That Remains, God Forbid, Cannibal Corpse, Behemoth, Job For A Cowboy, The Black Dahlia Murder and Whitechapel July 27th: Aerosmith with ZZ Top August 14th: Toby Keith w/ Trace Adkins August 29th: Def Leppard, Poison and Cheap Trick www.livenation.com University of Phoenix Stadium (623) 4337100, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale: October 20th: U2 with Black Eyed Peas www.universityofphoenixstadium.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 5/8 • 8 pm • 18+
SaY When eight Bands on Two Stages! DUal STaGe – POWER ROCK 09 with Hillside, Eken is Dead, Sister Cities, Say When, Nevermind Eternity, Blood From Stone & Session!
Saturday 5/9 • 7 pm • 18+
VISTalanCe ClUB reD STaGe – The “Hammered”
Concert: Vrtra, London Metal Exchange, Roveen, Minus Blindfold, Vistalance and Beyond the Now. 6 killer bands will be bringing it strong...be there!
Saturday 5/9 • 7:30pm • 21+
VOODOO Godsmack Tribute
Voodoo • Grind Twilight Ride • 3 TRIBUTES
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.
DYme Def & SaIGOn
Thursday 5/7
CLUB RED: Future Allies, The Hammer Band, The Worx!
heD Pe/Dirtbag/mower
DUAL STAGE: HED PE with Dirtbag and Mower!
6/27 **2 lIVe CreW**
DUAL STAGE: BFF/Party Foul presents 2 LIVE CREW!
7/10 mISSInG PerSOnS DUAL STAGE: Missing Persons comes to Club Red!
Jimmie Van Zant
KINDRED
Saturday 5/16 • 8 pm • 21+
5/24 hammerheads reUnIOn! 6/9
ClUB reD STaGe – Sounds of the City, Fight the Quiet, Friday Night Gunfight, Hollywood Heartthrob and Halifax. Special ALL AGES show.
ClUB reD STaGe – Blake Worthington, Purple Kush, Kindred and Sandaka. Four terrific bands playing REGGAE on the big Club Red stage.
UPCOmInG ShOWS 7/25
hollywood heartthrob Halifax & Friday Night Gunfight!
Kindred • Purple Kush Up in Smoke – REGGAE NIGHT
SaIGOn & DYme Def DJ Teeko & Goldenchyld nosaj Thing & Golden Tung GIfT Of GaB (Blackalicious) Youthful exuberance makes Dyme Def so relevant. FACT: Brian writes his raps in phone texts. FACT: S.E.V. writes ballads in house slippers about honey drippers...
Wednesday 5/13 • 6:30 • All Ages
Friday 5/15 • 8pm • 21+
Hip-Hop Thursdays • 9 pm • 21+ Presented by BLUNT CLUB
5/7 5/14 5/21 5/28
reD OWl STaGe – 3 Great Tribute Bands: Grind (doing Godsmack), Voodoo (AC/DC) and Metallica Tribute. Party spot for the Twilight Ride!
7/18 leatherwolf/Warrior/DC4 DUAL STAGE: DC4, Leatherwolf, Warrior and Rizir
7/25 JImmIe Van ZanT
DUAL STAGE: Southern Rock: Jimmy Van Zant style!
a house Divided DUal STaGe – Are you ready for some
seriously cool HARD ROCKING BANDS? Automatic Self Destruct, A House Divided, I Don’t Know (Ozzy Tribute), Dinonicus and Embers Rise.
Saturday 5/23 • 8 pm • 18+
Sarah Vanell 10 Band InDIe showcase
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DUal STaGe – Jimmie Kerrr, The Low Men, I vs Me, Sarah Vanell, Risky Agenda, American Dail, 3UG, Antother Tomorrow, The Drama Theory
Friday 5/29 • 7 pm • 21+
Souls of We DUal STaGe – Come see GEORGE
LYNCH’S hot new project! Plus Dagger, Three Fold Fate, Vanity Tweak, Dais, Axe Attack, 3 Steps from Sanity, Nightfall, Dinonicus & Murder the Traitors.
Souls of We
GEORGE LYNCH’S New Project
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