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Nick@ Night By Nick Connell HAPPY HOLIDAYS to everyone! There’s nothing like the gift of live theatre or music to spread the holiday cheer this Christmas. Just watch out for those Grinch’s and Scrooge’s - they’ll try to steal the joy of the season. Shalom! WINTER WONDERETTES A 60’s Christmas Musical at Broadway Palm Theatre Mesa Tom and Will Prather of the Prather Entertainment group certainly have a good sense of humor for the holidays, as they chose a hilarious 60’s Christmas Musical to bring the good cheer and fun. Winter Wonderettes, created by Roger Bean, with musical arrangements by Brian Baker is pure holiday bliss - 60’s style. Now you may remember the 60’s from the long hair counterculture movement - but this movement comes right out of the Harper Hardware Christmas show put on by the ladies who run the place. And of course they’re in the mood to make everybody happy for the holidays! Led by the leader of the pack Betty Jean (the energetic and funny redhead Erin McDowell), this quartet of sweet ladies kept the faithful Harper Christmas party throng rolling in the isles all night! But she had help spreading the cheer with her friends Missy (the spunky Trisha Hart Ditsworth), Cindy Lou (the tattoo sweetheart Kira Galindo), and Suzy (the pregnant cutie Maris Fernandes). All four were a delightful bunch who hit the harmonies all night while trying to avoid being fired by the old boss Mr. Harper. But leave it to “Santa Baby” and a few other musical surprises that delivered a very Merry Christmas to all from the Winter Wondrettes! But be forewarned, you better get your tickets soon - this musical comedy is headed for a sellout! PS. There are still some seats left for ANNIE through Christmas day also - another great show for the holidays! Tickets available at 480-325-6700 or BroadwayPalmWest.com A CHRISTMAS CAROL Actors Theatre at The Herberger Theater Center Phoenix Never promise something to a child and not give it to him, because in that way he learns to lie… Old Yiddish Wisdom. There was a cold breeze moving in the air last Saturday for the opening night of A Christmas Carol at the Herberger Mainstage. Actors Theatre will close the door on this chapter of a successful production the community will surely miss. There were too many empty seats for an opening night however, probably a symptom of Madoff’s and Scrooges, bankers and workhouses, ignorance and want. But the show must go on they say - so we thank God for Tiny Tim’s and the spirits of Christmas to remind us what we’ve become - or more relevant - what we must change as the clock closes in on midnight. There’s always wisdom and joy in A Christmas Carol - a timeless piece of theatre that just gets more touching every year, viewing the poor man on the corner who is ignored and rejected for just trying to make it in an angry and selfish time. The parallels to Mr. Dickens time are deafening - which makes this production that much more impressive. From the miner, the sailor, and the nurse, to the ensemble cast of unknowns, this was a night to remember the real reason Dickens wrote this masterpiece -to remind us all how much we need each other. Of course, there’s Kim Bennett as Scrooge himself, who delivers another outstanding performance of the old coot, wailing and whining his way to salvation; Ben Tyler, as the bloated old Fezziwig, sending everyone home with a full stomach and a joyful thought; Casey Likes and Robert Colby Harper as the gentle and kind Tiny Tim and Bob Cratchit: and perhaps the best of show this particular writer will remember for years to come, being Sally Jo Bannow and David Barker as the spirits of Christmas past and present. They’re presence and performance were the crown jewels of this community’s favorite holiday production. Tickets available at ActorsTheatrephx.org. “GOD BLESS US ONE AND ALL!” -Tiny Tim BREAK A LEG!
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Enjoy Some Holiday Cheer at Arizona Broadway Theatre with Heartwarming Productions for the Entire Family
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John Davidson ‘Tis the season at Arizona Broadway Theatre. From an original commissioned musical to the re-telling of a holiday classic, ABT has many offerings that will warm your heart and that are perfect for the entire family.
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Home for the Holidays, an ABT original musical written by Stacey Gordon and Layne Phillips, features traditional Christmas songs tossed together with some of ABT favorite performers and a dash of heartwarming holiday spirit. The musical tells the story about a troupe of traveling actors who learn the true meaning of the holiday season when they get stranded in small Arizona town. “Last year I was asked by the producers of ABT to write a holiday show for the Encore Room,” stated Gordon, “so I came up with a 1940’s style radio show. As we were
rehearsing that production, I began wondering – what if these actors got stranded in the radio station due to a blizzard? How would they spend their holiday? That’s were the idea of Home for the Holidays came from. Almost everyone wants to be with their loved ones during the holidays, but like many of us, it’s just not always possible.” Gordon continued, “Sometimes you have to make the best of the situation that you’re in, and that’s what happens with this troupe of traveling actors.”
ABT’s cozy Encore Room will be the home for It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, which was inspired by the classic American film. It is performed as a 1940’s live radio broadcast in front of a studio audience. Take a journey with George Bailey and his guardian angel, Clarence, in this touching story of giving and receiving. “The story is a timeless classic,” mentioned Joseph Martinez, the show’s director. “The live radio play is performed by six actors who portray the dozens of characters in the town of Bedford Falls. The audience gets to experience what goes in to doing a radio show, such as seeing how the sound effects are made from the many different—and very interesting—props,” Martinez said. Seating is limited for this heartwarming production.
The full-scale production of Home for the Holidays, presented on ABT’s main stage, is the perfect way for the entire family to be put in the spirit of the season.
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ABT’s very popular Theatre for Young Audiences continues with a presentation of Christmas in the Land of Oz. With Christmas only a few days away, Aunt Em and Uncle Henry are finding that times are tough and are losing heart. Dorothy knows where to go to replace a lost heart: the Land of Oz! According to Kurtis W. Overby, ABT’s Artistic Associate, this story has fun new characters added to the popular ones everyone knows from the original story. Presented on the main stage, tickets are available for reserved and general admission seating. Also, a continental breakfast may be purchased on the day of the show. On Monday, December 13, Robert Shaw returns to ABT’s main stage with his holiday show, Blue Christmas: A Holiday Tribute to the King. Hear your favorite rockin’ Christmas songs mixed in with Elvis’ biggest hits. This show is perfect for those who delight in the blessings of the season, Elvis and rock ‘n’ roll. Entertainer John Davidson – who has received acclaim for his work in theatre, television, film and night clubs – visits ABT’s main stage for two performances of Laugh Lines and Love Songs on Wednesday, December 15. John gained popularity as a Broadway singer, TV actor and game show host
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for That’s Incredible and Hollywood Squares in the 1980s, and a revival of The $100,000 Pyramid in 1991. Fans of Josh Groban and Andrea Bocelli will delight in the soaring tenor voice of George Dyer. Mr. Dyer now appears regularly at The Dutton Family Theater in Branson, Missouri, with The George Dyer Show, which was nominated for 11 show awards in 2010 by BransonShowAwards.com and he was named the Branson Vocalist of the Year by BransonCritic.com. The George Dyer Show brings its special mix of opera and Broadway favorites to ABT’s main stage. Finally, celebrate the New Year in classic style as the Arizona Broadway Theatre hosts its annual New Year’s Eve Gala, The Grandest Affair in Town, on Friday, December 31. The two seating times for dinner are at 6:15
Robert Shaw – Blue Christmas
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Title: Home for the Holidays Music: Traditional and Popular Holiday Book: Stacey Gordon and Layne Phillips Director: Stacey Gordon Choreographer: Kurtis W. Overby Musical Director: Andria Fennig Show Dates: December 10-12, 14, 17-21 & 23-24 Title: It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play Book: Joe Laundry Director: Joseph Martinez Show Dates: December 17-24
p.m. and 7:15 p.m. This Northwest Valley extravaganza includes a lobby reception with passed hors d’oeuvres, a three-course dinner (including dessert), and a Broadway showcase featuring some favorite ABT performers, plus other special guests. The evening’s host, Cory McCloskey of Fox 10 Arizona Morning, will lead the countdown to 2011 with a complimentary champagne toast. ABT’s acclaimed band will provide music for dancing into the night under the direction of Adam Berger.
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Christmas in the Land of Oz Ruth F. Perry D. Scott Withers December 11 & 18 (call about special school performances)
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Blue Christmas: A Holiday Tribute to the King December 13, 5:30 P.M. Dining, 7:30 P.M. Performance
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Breaking Ground 2010 CONDER Dance Tempe Center for the Arts December 10 & 11 Friday & Saturday 8 pm Passion, innovation and intelligence are consistent hallmarks of the works showcased by film makers, choreographers and dancers at the Breaking Ground festival. Each night is a different lineup of exceptional, thought-provoking works performed inside and outside the theater. Artists from Arizona, California, Maryland, Texas, Oregon, and Ohio join forces to present a tour de force of dance and film works. Produced by CONDER/dance, Breaking Ground continues to surprise and delight audiences year after year.
Las Noches de las Luminarias 2010 Desert Botanical Garden Open Most Evenings 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Each night of Luminaria, Desert Botanical Garden comes to life with the soft glow from more than 8,000 hand-lit luminarias that line the trails, buildings and courtyards of the gardens world-renowned plant collection. As you walk the paths with a warm cup of cider, the sounds of handbells ringing and Dickens Carolers singing remind you of what the season is all about.
The Nutcracker Ballet Arizona Symphony Hall Opens December 10 Friday 7:30 pm Saturday 2 pm & 7:30 pm Sunday 1pm & 5 pm Enjoy the magic of this beloved holiday classic through the eyes of Clara, who wakes in the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy and is entertained by dances including Arabian Coffee, Chinese Tea and the Waltz of the Flowers. It’s a famous journey of magic and wonderment. At Symphony Hall with The Phoenix Symphony. Choreography by Ib Andersen. Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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Frances Smith Cohen’s Snow Queen Center Dance Ensemble Herberger Theater Center Saturday 2 pm & 7 pm Sunday 2 pm & 5 pm Thru December 18 Twelfth Night Southwest Shakespeare Company Mesa Arts Center Theaters Thursday – Friday 7:30 pm Saturday 2pm & 7:30 pm Sunday 3 pm Thru December 18 The Village of Idiots Arizona Jewish Theatre Company John Paul Theatre December 11 – 12 Saturday 7 pm Sunday 2 pm
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On Golden Pond Scottsdale Desert Stages Friday – Saturday 7:30 pm Sunday 2 pm Thru January 23 Hairspray Phoenix Theatre Tuesday – Thursday 7:30 pm Friday 8 pm Saturday 3 pm & 8 pm Sunday 2 pm & 6:30 pm Thru December 12 2010 Mesa Arts Festival Mesa Arts Center December 11 & 12 Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 5 pm Zoolights Phoenix Zoo Open Every Night 6 pm – 10 pm Thru January 9 ABBAFAB – An ABBA Christmas Parts Skye December 10 & 11 Friday & Saturday 8 pm That’s What Christmas Means iTheatre Collaborative Herberger Theater Center Thursday – Saturday 8 pm Sunday 2 pm Thru December 20
Home for the Holidays Arizona Broadway Theatre Opens December 10 Monday & Tuesday 5:30 pm Thursday – Sunday 12 pm & 5:30 pm Stranded in a small Arizona town, a troupe of traveling actors learn the true meaning of the holidays. This wonderful musical features your favorite Christmas songs, tossed together with some of your favorite ABT performers and a dash of heartwarming holiday spirit.
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Visit the Chase Ticket Marketplace on ShowUp.com for discount tickets and special offers. This week’s “hot seat” is… A Christmas Carol Presented by: Actors Theatre at Herberger Theater Center December 10 - 12 Tickets Regular Price: $54 - $60.50 Discount price: $35 – $40.50 A Christmas Carol is one of the most infamous ghost story of all time. It centers around a greedy miser - Ebenezer Scrooge - who through supernatural interventions (the visitation of three spirits) - is forced to look at his life and his effect on others more intimately and more closely than he ever had before. After 19 glorious years, Actors Theatre’s unique; award winning production of A Christmas Carol is going away. It’s time to say goodbye to this celebrated version of this family holiday classic that was created just for Actors Theatre and our community. If you haven’t seen this spectacular musical, now is your chance.
this weekend at MIM Make a trip to MIM this weekend and celebrate the holiday season. Shop for unique gifts and gift cards in the Museum Store. Enjoy musical performances beginning Friday at 6:00 p.m. through Sunday afternoon. Entertainment is free with museum admission. For the complete entertainment lineup, visit www.theMIM.org.
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Marion Meadows Live at Kazimierz Sunday, Dec 12th, 3:00 pm
This Sunday afternoon of music is guaranteed to ease your holiday stress and put you in a joyous mood. Contemporary jazz artist Marion Meadows will bring his cool and funky sound to the Jazz in AZ holiday party on Dec. 12 from 3 to 5 pm at Kazimierz World Wine Bar. Meadows will perform with versatile instrumentalists Rachel Eckroth on piano, Mario Mendivil on bass and his long-time touring drummer, Jabari. Admission to the public is $10 (FREE if you join Jazz in AZ at the party). Kazimierz World Wine Bar in Scottsdale is a casual venue with great food, wine and beverages, located at 7137 E, Stetson Dr., Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE Bobby’s, 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy (Kierland), 480-556-0770, 6:00p TuesWed-Thurs, Rich Howard. mancusosrestaurant.com Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House, 6710 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 480-488-8031, 6:30-9:30p, Fridays and Saturdays. Various Artists. Please see www.musicattheranchlounge.com for details. Chances Are, 7570 E. Sixth Ave, 480994-4338, Joe Hopkins Quartet 5-9p Sun., food, dancing. Eddie V’s, 20715 N. Pima Road, (DC Ranch), 480-538-8468, Live Music Nightly, 6-10p Mon-Tues. Hyatt Gainey Ranch, 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, 480-991-3388, 7:30-11:30p Wed-Thurs, lobby stage, Sirocco. Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, 480-946-3004, $5 cover after 8p. Margo Reed Band, 9-midnight Mon. Dennis Rowland & the Jazz Experience, 9-midnight Thurs. www. kazbar.net
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, 11051 N. Black Canyon Hwy, Phoenix, 602-331-3434. Lynn Roberts’ Dixie Aces Jazz Band, 5-9 pm Fri-Sat., pappadeaux.com Remington’s, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, 480-951-5101: Various Artists 6-11p Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat. www. scottsdaleplaza.com
TEMPE Gold Bar Espresso, 3141 S. McClintock Drive, 480-839-3082, Jazz Alliance, 7:30-11p Fri & Sun., www. goldbarespresso.org. John Henry’s, 909 E. Elliot, 480-7309009, Aebi-Coulson Jazz Trio, 7-10p Sun., www.johnhenrysrestaurant.com
Sherry Petta Trio 2nd Tuesday Every Month 7:30 – 9:30pm Delphine Cortez Trio 4th Tuesday Every Month 7:30 – 9:30pm Tag Sherry Petta 8787 N. Scottsdale Rd (480) 951-6445 www.VillageTavern.com Carly’s Bistro, 128 E. Roosevelt, 602262-2759, Mill Avenue Jazz, 8-midnight Sundays & Mondays. www.carlysbistro. com Doc’s Place Lounge, 40 E. Camelback, Phoenix, 602-277-5999. Dave Cook’s “Melody Lounge Revisited” 8-11 p.m. Doc & Nayo + guests, 7:30-11:30 pm Fri-Sat.
La Stalla Cucina Rustica, 68 W. Buffalo St., Chandler 480-855-9990, 6-9p Sundays, www.lastallacr.com. LJ’s Pizza, 1038 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-834-9164. Cats & Jammers New Orleans Jazz Band, 5-7:30p Wed. www.ljspizza.com
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Paisley Violin Cafe, 1030 N.W. Grand Ave, 602-254-7843, 7:30-9:30p Thurs, Hi Lo Trio. http://www.thepaisley.com
Rosario Ristorante, 9250 N. 43rd Ave., Glendale, 623-931-1810, 7-10p Fridays www.rosarioristorante.net
Pesto’s Gourmet Pizza and Wine Bar, 1960 W. Ray Road, Chandler, 480-8212949. John Knowlton Trio 7-11 pm Sat.
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Pita Jungle, 1949 W. Ray Road, Chandler, 480-855-3232, jazz jam w/ The Pita Jungle Trio. 7-10p Thurs. www.pitajungle.com
Un Bacio Ristorante, 7704 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, 480-6096969, Mark DeCozio, 7 p.m. Fri. www. azeats.com/unbacio
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Lost Leaf, 914 N. 5th St. 602-2580014, 9:30 pm-midnight alt. Mondays: Jiggle and Running From Bears .thelostleaf.com
Xtreme Bean Coffee Shop, Southern & McClintock, 480-820-0333, Jack Wells & Friends (ragtime, standards), 7-10p, Mon. www.Xtremebean.com
Village Tavern, 8787 North Scottsdale Rd, (480) 951-6445, Sherry Petta Trio 7:30-9:30p, (2nd Tuesday), Delphine Cortez Trio (4th Tuesday) www. villagetavern.com
Joel Robin
Lone Butte Casino, 1077 S. Kyrene Road, Chandler, 1-800-946-4452. Live Jazz Friday and Saturday. Sunday Champagne Jazz Brunch, 4 seatings with various great Jazz artists and groups.
Sacred Grounds Coffee House, Scottsdale Congregational United of Church of Christ, 4425 N. Granite Reef Road, 480-946-2900, Thursdays, 7:30-9:30p. $5 donation, coffee, desserts available. Various artists. www. scucc.com
Voce’ Ristorante’ & Lounge, 9719 N. Hayden Road, 480-609-0429, Khani Cole & friends 9:00p-1a Fri-Sat. Various musicians. For more: www.voceristoranteandlounge.com
Delphine Cortez
SKYE Restaurant & The Platinum Room, 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive, Peoria, 623-334-0010. www.liveatskye.com for shows.
PHOENIX Bobby C’s, 1140 E. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-252-2273, Papa John DeFrancesco, Ralph Carrasco, Joe Costello, 3-6 pm Sun. Adam Clark Trio, 8-11 pm Tues. ww.bobbycee.com
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Asia Restaurant, 1236 E. Baseline, Ste. 102, Mesa, 480-892-0688, various artists, 7:30-10:30p Fri-Sat. Cantina Laredo, 2150 East Williams Field Road, Gilbert, 480-782-6777, Sonan plays 8-11 pm Thursdays. D*Vine Wine Bar & Bistro, 2837-101 N. Power Road, Mesa 480-654-4171, Mark DeCozio, 6-9p Tues. www. dvinewine101.com
Warren’s Jazz Bistro, 1451 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert, 480-899-5299, nightly Jazz until 10:30 (Tues-Thurs) and until 1am (Fri/Sat). www. warrensjazzbistro.com
For more information on all the great Jazz events, local happenings, clubs and musicians, go to www.Jazzinaz.org. - Listings Compiled by Patricia Myers. PSMyers1@cox.net for updates
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A Christmas Carol Friday, Dec 10th at 7:00pm
Herberger Theater Center Believe it or not...THIS Is It! After 19 glorious years, Actors Theatre will be retiring their annual production of A Christmas Carol www.atphx.org
ALICE COOPER’s CHRISTMAS PUDDING
Dec 18 - Alice Cooper’s 10th Annual Christmas Pudding serves up music, movement & mayhem at Comerica Theatre
Frances Smith Cohen’s Snow Queen Begins Dec 11 Herberger Theater Center The magical retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen classic to music by Sergei Prokofiev. www.herbergertheater.org
Kottonmouth Kings - Hed PE Dec. 18
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Hairspray December 9th – 12th at Phoenix Theatre
It’s 1962, and Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion--to dance. www.phoenixtheatre.com
Jim Brickman has 2 Grammy nods, 6 Gold and Platinum albums and 28 charted adult radio hits. He recently tied for most number one CDS on Billboard’s New Age chart, and currently holds four of its top ten spots. Wow!
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Jim Brickman Dec 19 & 20 ASU Gammage Auditorium
Ballet Arizona Presents The Nutcracker Friday, Dec 10th 7:30pm Experience the season’s joy as only Tchaikovsky’s classic music guides you on a journey through a world full of beauty and magic, of dancing snowflakes and sugar plums, and a war betwixt...
California based hip-hop/punk rock hybrid are sitting high on their own musical cloud of stoney vibrations. Appearing with Hed PE, playing punk, rock, hip hop, jazz, reggae, metal fusion and more.
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Saturday, December 11th 2010 Comerica Theatre Brian Regan uses observational humor, covering everyday events. Hilarious.
Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trailblazers
The Christmas Pageant Dec 15 The Nile Theater Friday, Dec 10th 7:00pm US Airways Center
Secondhand Serenade, Forever the Sickest Kids and Family Force 5 perform.
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TEQUILA! Dec 11-12 U.S. Airways Center The Phoenix Tequila Fest features tequila tastings, Mexican food, Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers. What more do you want? www.ticketmaster.com
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FILM! Stan Robinson, ScreenScene.org
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Silver Screen Scoop! By Joseph J. Airdo Walden Media has announced plans to reboot “Benji,” the family-friendly adventure franchise about a loveable mutt that first hit the big screen in 1976. Brandon Camp, son of the franchise creator Joe Camp Jr., will produce, write and direct the project. Meanwhile, Paramount Digital Entertainment has announced plans to release “Jackass 3.5,” a follow-up to this fall’s third feature-length installment of MTV’s popular television series, March 2011 exclusively online before making the leap onto DVD. Finally, Joss Whedon is less than enthusiastic about Atlas Entertainment’s plans to reboot “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” as a feature-length film franchise. Whedon in 1997 created a television series based on the original feature-length incarnation of the material. Read Whedon’s reaction to the news and be among the first to get the latest scoop from Joseph J. Airdo at Examiner.com
As the ‘buzz’ continues toward the February 27, 2011 date for the Oscars®, and starring in the upcoming romantic comedy ‘How Do You Know’, Jack Nicholson leads the Best Actor Academy Award® category with 3 wins from 11 nominations!
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the White Swan with innocence and grace, and the Black Swan, who represents guile and sensuality. Nina (Natalie Portman) fits the White Swan role perfectly but rival dancer Lily (Mila Kunis) is the personification of the Black Swan. As the two young dancers expand their rivalry into a twisted friendship, Nina begins to get more in touch with her dark side - a recklessness that threatens to destroy her. (Rated R – 103 minutes)
Reviewers Roundup! ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader’ Lucy and Edmund Pevensie (Georgie Henley & Skandar Keynes) once again return to Narnia with their doubting pompous cousin Eustace (Will Poulter), meet with Prince Caspian (Ben Barnes) and undertake a trip across the sea aboard the royal ship The Dawn Treader facing dragons, dwarves, merfolk, and a band of lost warriors before reaching the edge of the world. (PG – 115 minutes) The following quotes were pulled from reviews written by AZ Weekly’s Film! contributors to present readers with a wider perspective about this new release. Read Stan Robinson’s and Joseph J. Airdo’s full reviews exclusively online.
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Joseph J. Airdo (Examiner.com): “While previous Narnian Chronicles have seemed long winded and a bit over zealous, this voyage sails across waters consisting of just the right amount of mysticism. That, paired with the movie’s charmingly subtle sense of spirituality, makes ‘Dawn Treader’ the family friendly fantasyfueled spectacle of the Holiday Season.” Grade: B Stan Robinson (ScreenScene.org): “This next installment in the Narnia saga is delightfully entertaining as the principal characters grow and mature into young adults, while the basic elements of spirituality are firmly present. The addition of the doubting cousin along for the voyage is refreshing, and hope we haven’t seen the last of Reepicheep and my favorite Narnian delightfully voiced by Simon Pegg” Grade: B **A special note: The 3-D aspect, along with the uncomfortable glasses, was terribly disconcerting and distracting for the press screening. Is it the quality of the 3D process used for filming, or that the screening venue is all-digital and affects the 3-D projection process? I’ll investigate with a report online at ScreenScene. org
Reviewers Roundup! ‘Black Swan’ The famous ballet ‘Swan Lake’ requires a dancer who can play both
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Randy Montgomery (AZ Weekly): “Black Swan” is a bizarre and strange trip through the world and mind of a ballet dancer. Most of the time you find yourself lost and asking what is real and what is simply taking place in the warped imagination of lead character Nina Sayers (Natalie Portman). With that being said, don’t be surprised to see Oscar nods for Portman for Best Actress and Best Director for Darren Aronofsky. Portman turns in the strongest performance of her career by far and is deserving of the critical attention she is receiving…” Grade: B Stan Robinson (ScreenScene.org): “Natalie Portman is exceptional as she delivers a frightening portrait of a dancer who wins the role of the Swan Queen because of her wonder-
Reviewers Roundup! ‘I Love You Phillip Morris’
Randy Montgomery (AZ Weekly): “I Love You Phillip Morris is being promoted as a “Top Film of the Year,” and while funny man Jim Carrey does turn in a strong performance as a gay con man with numerous love scenes with co-star and romantic interest Ewan McGregor, his delivery is no different than that of Ace Ventura or any other of his movies. This true story is borderline offensive, not because of the love scenes, but because of language and the stereotypes. Worthy of acknowledgement is the supporting role McGregor turns in. Maybe a nod for him?” Grade: C Stan Robinson (ScreenScene.org): “What starts out as comedic revelation of the impact of secrets long hidden, morphs into a credible character study of compulsive vs. dependency behavior. The will to succeed is in us all and Carrey’s character demonstrates the results of ‘unchecked’ pursuit of financial stability as the ‘bread winner’ while McGregor’s presents the downfall of absolute commitment when one knows that it can only end badly for both involved, whether it’s a gay/lesbian, or, heterosexual relationship.” Grade: C-
A former police officer (Jim Carrey) comes out of the closet, becomes a con artist, lands in jail and meets the love of his life (Ewan McGregor). Playing exclusively at Harkins Camelview 5. (R – 98 minutes)
The following quotes were pulled from reviews written by AZ Weekly’s Film! contributors to present readers with a wider perspective about this new release. Read Stan Robinson’s and Joseph J. Airdo’s full reviews exclusively online. Randy Montgomery (AZ Weekly): “‘Four Lions’ tackles the serious and sensitive subject of Muslim terrorists and jihad with humor and does it well. At times, the constant arguing and yelling of the main characters tests your patience, but the end result is worth the minor aggravation. Director Christopher Morris introduces us to a group of Muslim men in London who are planning an attack on one of their own Mosques in the effort of starting a race war. Everything that can and will go wrong happens. By the end, strangely you feel sorry for the guys. In no way is the purpose of the film to support terrorism, but the masterful direction makes you like and sympathize for the terrorists all the while poking fun at their very behavior.” Grade: BStan Robinson (ScreenScene.org): “The use of subtle English comedic overtones has always been a favorite for presenting disturbing stories and circumstances that can become tediously dramatically overdriven. While endearing us to each of the men and their quirkiness’s, the underlying theme of the magnitude of their intent is cleverly interwoven as the story progresses. It takes clear vision and firm directorial control to balance humor with an unthinkable dramatic theme. With his background of a comedic performer and a clear vision for ‘Four Lions’, director Christopher Morris spins one heck of an emotional yarn.” Grade: B
The following quotes were pulled from reviews written by AZ Weekly’s Film! contributors to present readers with a wider perspective about this new release. Read Stan Robinson’s and Joseph J. Airdo’s full reviews exclusively online. Joseph J. Airdo (Examiner.com): “This based-on-a-true-story comedy is so simply outrageous that you have to see it to believe it. And even then, you still may feel compelled to cry foul. However, there is no getting around the fact that this is one incredibly fun - albeit wild - ride through romantic obsession. It is the perfect fun-filled art-house remedy to being inundated by the season’s more serious cinematic fare.” Grade: B
mulate a plan of an attack on one of their own Mosques with the objective of heightening an already tenuous climate, perhaps even inciting a race war. Playing exclusively at Harkins Valley Art in Tempe, AZ (PG – 101 minutes)
Reviewers Roundup! ‘Four Lions’ ‘Four Lions’ presents the story of a group of British jihadists who push their abstract dreams of glory to the breaking point. In London they for-
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ful White Swan, and has to delve into the darkest depths of her soul, with the lines of reality blurring for her as the dancer and us as viewers, as she seeks to capture the essence of darkness she feels she’s lacking for the Black Swan. ‘Black Swan’ with its ‘Faustian’ surreal sequences, is a sure bet for award nods in front of, and behind the camera” Grade: B+
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By Stan Robinson In the suspense thriller Frank Taylor (Johnny Depp), an American tourist visiting Italy to mend a broken heart, has what he thinks is a chance meeting with Elise Clifton-Ward (Angelina Jolie) an extraordinary woman who deliberately crosses his path. Secrets abound as he seeks answers in unfamiliar ground. (Rated PG-13)
‘The Nutcracker in 3D’ By Joseph J. Airdo In the year’s solitary holiday-themed theatrical release, a girl (Elle Fanning) must save an enchanted nutcracker and its magical world from the machinations of the evil Rat King (John Turturro). Playing exclusively at AMC Deer Valley 30. Read Joseph J. Airdo’s review of “The Nutcracker in 3D” exclusively online at Examiner.com Wonder what movies we movie reviewers look forward to in December 2010? There’s Joseph’s ‘Winter Preview’, and Stan’s ‘Most Anticipated Movies’! For Joseph J. Airdo’s list visit Examiner.com/Phoenix ~ For Stan Robinson’s list visit ScreenScene.org There’s movie reviews, celebrity interviews, motion picture industry articles, new trailers, and more at ScreenScene.org Let me know your ‘take’ as a moviegoer on movies you see! Movies@StanRobinson.org
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Head to Hana Japanese Eatery! By Chef Rachel Albert Looking for a new sushi and seafood spot? For super fresh fish (cooked or raw), good service, great value, and a casual, familyfriendly atmosphere, head to Hana Japanese Eatery in North Phoenix. (Be aware; a few restaurants in Phoenix go by the name of Hana Sushi. They’re not related nor are they all the same.) Located at 5524 North 7th Avenue (just north of Missouri Ave), this family owned and operate restaurant has been raved about in publications around the valley. In 2007, when they opened, Arizona Republic food critic Howard Seftel said, “…no question, Hana is among the premier sushi parlors in town.” Phoenix New Times, Java Arts, AZ Central Critics, and others have given it a chopsticks up! Chef Koji Hashimoto started working in Japanese restaurants in his teens, owned a restaurant in California, worked for Wolfgang Puck, and ran Ayako, formerly at the Biltmore. He runs Hana with four of his family members, including his mother, who trained at a famous cooking school in Japan, and his stepfather, a five star chef trained in Japan with decades of experience with restaurants in both Japan and the U.S.
Always fresh, never frozen, they receive daily shipments of fish from Hawaii and Japan. If you’re there at the right time, you can watch them work a whole fish. You’ll also watch diners whip out cameras and iPhones to snap pictures prior to digging into their dinners.
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As the jewel of downtown Phoenix luxury living, The Chateaux on Central, features authentic jumbo-brick, masonry, ornamental wrought-iron, and copper patina finish turrets which are well-known throughout the region for its structural originality and distinctive architectural style. The urban mini-mansions range in size from 5,200 to nearly 5,800 square feet, with the exception of the signature residence which is a sprawling 8,200 square feet. Generous square footage along with multifunction zoning allow for potential office and /or boutique retail space. Pricing for each residence begins at $1.398MM. Cirque Au Chateau will feature fire performers, cirque characters, an aerialist, and a stilt walker, all within the captivating community, Chateau on Central. The evening is certain to push the boundaries of reality, arouse the senses and inspire the soul. Complimentary hors d’ouerves, and cocktails will also be served throughout the night. Timeless Molina jewelry, provided by Rowland Luxury Homes, will be auctioned off to benefit Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Enveloped by Chateau’s enchanting visage, guests will enjoy a magical evening, celebrating the generosity and growing success of the central corridor. Tickets to this exclusive event can be purchased online at www.CirqueAuChateau.com for $99 each. Friday, December 10th 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Chateau On Central 6 West Palm Lane Phoenix, AZ 85003
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copper in color with a mild caramelmalt aroma. Some examples will also have hop and fruit notes in the aroma. The flavor will typically be bitter with caramel, noticeable fruity esters and earthy or floral hops. A very drinkable ale.
Did everybody go out and get a notebook and keep some records of what they liked about the beers they tried last week? Either way it’s okay, but keeping some notes will help you remember which styles you like, and especially which beers within a certain style you particularly enjoy. Even within a style category there is more than enough room for individuality and creativity to come through. Last time we got a good start talking about some top-fermented beers. Today we continue to look at Ale styles. Let’s see which of these you like the best.
Extra Special Bitter - ESB’s are the stronger examples of this style. Most examples of ESBs will be copper in color with a mild caramel-malt aroma. Some examples will also have hop and fruit notes in the aroma. The flavor will typically be bitter with caramel, noticeable fruity esters and earthy or floral hops. A very drinkable ale with slightly more alcohol content than a Bitter. Still a nice session beer.
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Bitter - The original session beer. Historically, this style originated around the start of the 20th century in England. This genre of ales is divided into substyles differentiated on alcoholic strength and hop bitterness: ordinary bitter; special/extra bitter and extra special bitter (ESB). Ordinary bitters are the weaker examples of this style. Most examples of this style will be
Brown Ale - Light to dark brown in color with tan heads, brown ales were originally derived in England as adapatations of the mild ale. These original English brown ales were maltier and sweeter than mild ales. Flavors often included caramel, nutty, toasty, toffee, and light roasted aromas and flavors (sometimes dark fruits in the Southern English versions). Hop presence within this style remained relatively low until the
develoment of the American brown ale, which featured not only American malts and hops, but interpretations that were more highly hopped and which sometimes included more roasted and chocolate (even coffee) aromas and flavors. Brown ales feature higher alcohol levels than mild ales, but they generally fall short of the porter or stout in their degree of roastiness and body. Continued on Page 25...
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Blonde Ale - Often referred to as blonde or golden ales, this style is obviously named after their appearance. Their aromas and flavors can range from light to medium intensity, typically featuring a maltiness more so than a hoppiness. Light fruity flavors can be apparent, as well as medium hopping levels (although these are not hopped to levels of an American pale ale). Sometimes blonde ales incorporate up to 25% wheat in their malt base as well as sugar adjuncts. Yet, the finish should be fairly crisp and dry (sometimes from a cold conditioning). Despite their malty and sometimes sweet flavors, blonde ales should not be cloying and are generally highly drinkable, comparable to their German Kolsch counterparts which we will get to later.
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Cream Ale - Cream Ales were developed in response to the American Lager and while they have the name Ale in them, they are typically more of a hybrid. They are brewed at warm fermentation temperatures with ale or lager yeasts and are either cold conditioned afterwards or blended with a lager. The flavor is light, crisp, and refreshing with hops playing a very minor role in the aroma and flavor. Corn and rice adjuncts are common in this style and are frequently detected in the moderately sweet aroma and flavor. The color is typically pale or light golden with ample carbonation. This is another very drinkable session beer. English Strong Ale - A general class of English beers that are light to brown in color with moderate to full bodies. English strong ales are generally malty with minimal to low hop presence. As with most English ales, strong ales often feature fruity ester and caramel flavors, even buttery or butterscotch elements. This comes from the intentional retention of diacetyl produced during the fermentation process and is one of the few styles where this is an acceptable flavor. Old Ales and English
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Barleywines are two specific types of English Strong Ales. Flemish Sour - The Flemish Sour group of beers incorporates two substyles: Flanders Red and Brown (or Oud Bruin) Ales. Both the Red (bugundy to red-brown) and Brown (reddish brown) originated in Flanders, Belgium and encompass aged (frequently of blended vintages), often wine-like beers that exhibit varrying sweet-sour combinations of complex flavors (fruit normally featured in both). The Red varieties are generally more acidic (vinegar normally noticeable) and less malty with a lighter body, while the Brown varieties tend to emphasize the maltiness (and dark malt caramel, toffee, and chocolate flavors) with a more moderate than light body. Hops play an insignificant role in each and the carbonation is normally low.
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Fruit Beer - A style that is broad and diverse and which captures any beer (except for Fruit Lambics) with fruit added in the recipe or base style. The fruit flavors can be obtained via addition of real fruits, extracts, or syrups and artificial flavorings at mulContinued on Page 26...
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tiple points in the brewing process. Fruit beers can theoretically be built off of just about any ale or lager style, although ales are most common (especially wheats, porters, and stouts). The fruit beer classification does not include beers with natural fruity flavors derived from yeasts, malts, or hops. As you can see, this is less of a style and more of a classification category. AlesIPAs
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IPA - Originally brewed in the 18th century to survive seabound exportation from Imperial England to British troops in colonial India, imperial pale ales (or IPAs) exploited the preservative qualities of hops by using more of them. Although the first versions were considered highly hopped at the time, today’s IPAs now include significantly bolder and even more bitter American versions of this English original. The IPA is a medium-bodied, maltier, and hoppier version of the pale ale with flavors and aromas typical of English malt and hop varieties (caramel, toffee, biscuity, toasty, light fruitiness, floral, earthy), as well as of American malt and hop variet-
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ies (citrus, caramel, piney, resinous, and some fruitiness). IPAs can range in color from pale amber to reddish copper and typically have good head retention, leaving behind great lacing in the glass. The alcohol content of IPAs is normally between 5 and 7.5%. Imperial IPA Imperial IPAs, often called double IPAs (DIPAs), are exactly what their name implies, extra strength imperial pale ales. Imperial IPAs are uniquely American creations, originating in the late 1990’s and exploding into the heart of the hop hungry American craft brewing scene in the early 2000’s. Russian River Brewing’s Pliney the Elder is typically considered the first beer of this style. Like IPAs, they range in color from gold/amber to reddish copper. They feature aromas and flavors comparable to IPAs, but with more hop intensity, a richer malt base, a heavier mouthfeel, and a higher but not overly noticeable alcohol presence. Although their typical alcohol content of 7.5-10%, as well as many other of their quantitative measurements, overlaps that of barleywines, DIPAs are usually hoppier than barleywines, which tend to be hop-malt balanced or more malty than hoppy. Continued on Page 27...
Irish Ale – Usually considered an Irish Red Ales, these originated in Ireland and are known for their drinkability. They are generally clean and malty with an initial sweetness and a roasted dryness in the finish. Some examples may have a light buttery character and a low hop profile. Typically this ale is amber to deep reddish copper in color and clear. The Irish Red is derived from an ancient Egyp-
tian recipe, and in reality is an amber by today’s standards. Most examples are 4% to 6% ABV. Kölsch - Kölsch is an appellation protected by the Kölsch Konvention, and its use is restricted to the 20 or so breweries in and around Cologne (Köln), Germany. This ale is a clean, crisp, perfectly balanced beer, usually with very subtle fruit (apple, cherry or pear) flavors and aromas. Although an ale, it is fermented at cooler temperatures and typically lagered for at least a month. Very pale gold to light gold in color and filtered to a brilliant clarity. This has become a very popular style for brewers looking to produce a nice warm weather beer. There you have our second batch of beer styles. Next week, we look at some other interesting styles and explore several little known and typically misrepresented styles as we delve in to the world of lambic.
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BEER! PHOENIX Compound Grill 7000 E. Mayo Blvd. Phoenix, 85054 Ask for: Bell’s Oberon, Flying Dog Classic Pale Ale, Big Sky Moose Drool Corbin’s 8729 N. Central Ave. Phoenix 85020 Ask for: Dale’s Pale Ale, Fat Tire, Blue Moon Delux 3146 E. Camelback Rd. Phoenix 85016 Ask for: Papago Orange Blossom, Tripel Karmeliet, Moose Drool Hazelwoods 1st Place 3226 East Indian School Phoenix, AZ 85018 Moose Drool/Big Sky IPA / Trout Slayer Lost Leaf Gallery 914 N. 5th St. Phoenix 85004 Ask for: Fox Barel Pear Cider, Flying Dog Classic Pale, Bell’s Amber Mad Chef Gastro Pub 3921 E. Chandler Blvd. Ahwatukee, 85044 Ask for: Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Oskar Blues Gordon, Ska True Blonde
Craft Beer Directory Magnums 731 E. Union Hills Dr. Phoenix 85024 Ask for: Bell’s Oberon, Left Hand Milk Stout, St. Bernardus ABT 12 Main Ingredient Ale House 2337 N. 7th St. Phoenix 85006 Ask for: Avery White Rascal, Oskar Blues Gordon, Great Divide Wild Raspberry Moto 6845 N. 16th St. Phoenix 85016 Ask for: Breckenridge 471 IPA, Great Divide Denver Pale Ale, New Belgium Ranger IPA Rock Bottom Brewery 14205 S. 50th St. Phoenix 85044 Ask for: Dreamcatcher, Raptor Red, Desert Trail Pale Ale
Gordon Biersch 420 S. mill Ave. Tempe 85281 Ask for: Golden Export, Hefeweizen, Czech Pilsner
The Yard House 21001 N. Tatum Blvd. Phoenix 85050 Ask for: Gulden Draak, Lost Coast Great White, Alaskan Amber ZIPPS Sports Grill 3647 E. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, 85018 Ask for: Blue Moon, Alaskan Amber, Skinny Dip, New Belgium 1554
Taste of Tops 403 W. University Dr. Tempe 85251 Ask for: Bell’s Oberon, Big Sky Moose Drool, Alaskan Amber
Bison Witches 21 E. 6th St. Tempe 85281 Ask for: Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Big Sky Moose Drool, Breckenridge Avalanche Amber
Roosevelt Tavern 816 N. 3rd Street Phoenix, 85004 Ask for: North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner, Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, Flying Dog in Heat Wheat
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Macayo’s Depot Cantina 300 South Ash Avenue Tempe, AZ 85281 Grand Canyon American Pilsner, Papago Orange Blossom, San Tan Devils Ale
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Yucca Tap Room 29 W. Southern Ave. Tempe 85282 Ask for: Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Bell’s Oberon, Big Sky Moose Drool WEST SIDE Gordon Biersch 6915 N. 95th Ave. Glendale 85305 Ask for: Golden Export, Hefeweizen, Czech Pilsner Ground Control 14140 W. Indian School Rd. Goodyear, 85338 Ask for: Schneider Weisse, Tripel
Karmeliet, St. Bernardus ABT 12 Mellow Mushroom 2490 W. Happy Valley Rd. Phoenix, 85085 Ask for: Abita Purple Haze, Grand Canyon Pilsner, Sonoran Inebriator Old Chicago 5695 W. Bell Rd. Glendale, 85308 Ask for: Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, Big Sky Moose Drool, SKA Pinstripe Red Original Wineburger 6027 N. 19th Ave. Phoenix 85015 Ask for: Dale’s Pale Ale, Bavik Premium Pilsner, Big Sky IPA Rock Bottom Brewery 7640 W. Bell Rd. Glendale 85308 Ask for: Dreamcatcher, Raptor Red, Desert Trail Pale Ale The Yard House 2401 W. Westgate Blvd. Glendale 85305 Ask for: Abita Purple Haze, Pyramid Haywire Hefeweizen, Tripel Karmeliet SCOTTSDALE Blue 32 Sports Grill 7923 North Scottsdale rd Scottsdale AZ, 85253 Papago Orange Blossom/Sun Up Trooper IPA/Moose Drool
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Culinary Dropout 7135 E. Camelback Scottsdale, 85251 Ask for: Avery White Rascal, Abita Purple Haze, Breckenridge Avalanche Amber
The Yard House 7014 E. Camelback Rd. Scottsdale 85251 Ask for: Papago Orange Blossom, Abita Purple Haze, Bear Republic Racer 5
Four Peaks Brewery 15730 N. Pima Rd. Scottsdale 85260 Ask for: Kilt Lifter, 8th St. Ale, Hop Knot IPA
TT Roadhouse 2915 N. 68th St. Scottsdale 85251 Ask for: Ska Modus IPA, Papago Orange Blossom, San Tan Devils Ale
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GAME! GSP Intends to Make Quick Work of Koscheck
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Just a few days before his much anticipated rematch with rival Josh Koscheck, St-Pierre is answering critics that have questioned his style in recent match-ups, claiming his game strategy brings more of a play it safe approach instead of a hungry, aggressive and determined attack. The criticism follows recent comments by UFC president Dana White as well as others including Koscheck about the apparent “boring” style displayed by fighters within the Greg Jackson camp.
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St-Pierre however is quick to disagree, insisting that Jackson’s fighters are plenty exciting, himself included. He’s now more ready than ever to prove that again at UFC 124.
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“I don’t believe it because if you look at the guys from our camp normally we win fight of the night every 2 UFC’s, a guy from our camp wins fight of the night, or knockout of the night, or submission of the night. In general we’re very entertaining,” St-Pierre said on Monday. One of the major changes that StPierre has made for this training camp has been his work with boxing guru Freddie Roach. The Canadian trained with him at his gym in California, and with his tutelage St-Pierre will be looking for the knockout on Saturday night. “The main thing I’ve done for a while, I’ve been working on punching power. I’ve been working out with Freddie Roach, and the mechanics of the way I was punching, and a lot of the stuff I was doing was wrong, and he corrected (it),” St-Pierre stated. “In the first fight with Josh, when I was striking with him it was mostly to set up my takedowns, but this time when I’m going to strike with him, it will be to knock him out.”
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You’re It. prepared to finish Koscheck on the ground. A long time student of Renzo Gracie black belt John Danaher, StPierre also brought in another from the lineage of the Gracie family to help him prepare for the ground attack.
finish them two times, but I want to make sure to take the time that if I get an opportunity to finish a fight, this time I’m going to take it. I’m the kind of guy I don’t make the same mistake twice.”
“Roger Gracie came in and Roger Gracie is a specialist of finishing his opponents when he takes the guy’s back,” St-Pierre commented. “I’ve been working a lot on that. If I get an opportunity and I get an opportunity for the finish, I will be able to finish him a lot better this time.”
Koscheck however is hardly convinced. “Is St-Pierre going to be a so-called boring Greg Jackson fighter and just take me down? Or is Georges St-Pierre going to have the balls to stand toe to toe with me?” Koscheck asked. “We’ll see.”
He added, “I want to finish fights, I’ve been very close in my last fights to
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The Night Owl
If you lived at Dorsey You’d be more popular.
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Every time I flip through a lingerie magazine all I see are hot Mrs. Santa outfits, but really, what would any of us do with one? And I’m not counting the people that are “too into Xmas.” However, now I know. This pub crawl is a ridiculous laugh out loud event which puts everyone into mandatory Santa outfits. What happens then? Well we all get drunk. Sound merry enough for you? But wait, the fuzzy feeling gets better as you are really raising money for the Real Gift Foundation that gives toys to underprivileged kids here in the valley. In simple terms, you bar hop, collect toys, match bar tabs, raffle prizes and donate the proceeds! Last year they raised over $24,000 and collected over 200 toys! So do something worthwhile this year! Meet at the Valley Ho, and bounce around to Mabel’s on Main, Salty Senorita, Firehouse, American Junkie, The Lodge, and Smashbox. 1:30pm-11pm Get tickets at www.charitysantacrawl.com
bartenders compete for the title of Best Margarita. Having tickets to this event gives you free access to the Light Rail Metro all day so driving is no longer a burden. Come bring in the holidays Southwest style! Tickets at www.phoenixtequilafest. com
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Driving up to Flagstaff to see some snow is no longer the only option Phoenix Tequila Fest Sat because the snow is being brought to you. Sure it may not be pines dusted 11th- Sun 12th in veils of white powder, but it’s also It may be the holidays, and to some not below zero. The Scottsdale Bible that may mean Egg Nog however, Church has taken the responsibility of here in the Southwest it definitely making it a jollier holiday season by means Tequila. In fact, this event setting up a snow slide, some snow was such a hit last year, that it has mounds and of course Christmas carreturned bolder and better. Welcome olers to set the cheery mood. A petto a world where all day tequila tast- ting zoo will also be present as well as ings are served and choices are limit- carnival games, hay rides and a rock less. Hundreds of brands, distilleries, climbing wall - just because they can. varietals, reposados, anejos, blancos, Various arts and crafts to keep the organics and infusions. Of course we kids entertained if the sheep don’t and need to settle our stomachs in-bevendors for kettle corn, gelato, BBQ tween… so we’ll go ahead and sample and more holiday tid-bits. Stop by Mexican dishes from Macayos, La for some pics in the Scottsdale snow. Parrilla Suiza, America’s Taco Shop, 5:30pm-8:30pm 480.824.7200 Garcia’s and Dos Gringos. Sober up to continuous live entertainment and hit the tastings once more. Don’t miss the Phx Margarita Challenge where Got a hot event? Grand opening? Cool new promotion? Undiscovered gem? Please write to Maria at Nightowl@azweeklymagazine.com to possibly be featured here each week. Please include pictures when possible.
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Made fresh with the best locally-sourced products The Original Eurostyle Bistro and Wine Bar ••• Local, seasonal, organic and all-natural ingredients with handmade pastas, award-winning wine list and bar-chef created cocktails. ••• Lunch & Dinner Served Daily
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It’s the brunch party everyone is talking about! INDULJ is the all-new champagne brunch party inspired by the popular party brunches in Paris and New York that will delight all of your senses while you enjoy stellar food, champagne, cocktails, music, socializing and dancing in a daytime party atmosphere!
12pm – 5pm Rotating List of Celebrity DJ’s & Live Music $18 Bottomless Mimosas (for a limited time only) Italian-style Brunch Classics Served until 3pm No Cover
“More than transportation… We are all about taking care of People!” Regular Mini bus
Fun Filled Event Transportation For less then $20.00 per person you can be Safe and Come Out and support your favorite Team and leave the driving to us.
HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and delicious farm fresh small plates in a lively and chic bar setting on Mill Ave. From 4-7pm, 7 days a week! Half-priced glasses of wine ($10 or less) $2 off all premium draft beers $2 off all “Signature” cocktails Half-priced small plates
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LATE NIGHT REVERSE HAPPY HOUR FROM 11PM – 1AM THURSDAY-SUNDAY Stop into Caffe Boa and enjoy reverse happy hour every weekend night and enjoy late-nite eats and drinks by whispering “Drink Me” at the bar. “Corner of 4th & Mill”
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HAPPY HOUR join us for an exclusive TEQUILA DINNER featuring Tres Generaciones and hornitos Tequilas
Saturday, June 12 Cocktail service begins 7:00pm Dinner served 7:30pm
$49.99 per person Please call for reservations. 7361 E. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd Scottsdale, 85260 - (480) 951-3807 Arcadia Tavern, , All beers $3 including 18oz. All well - $4, all call-$5, $2 off specialty drinks and wine by the glass, all appetizers-$2 off. 602-840-3950 The Big Bang - 5-8pm Fri/Sat - All Drinks $2-$3- (480) 557-5595 Bison Witches - Happy Hour 4-7pm MonFri $3 premium pints and select calls and $1 off apps. (480)894-9104 Black Forrest Mill 3-7pm Daily Happy Hour Food Specials, $3.50 Drafts, $2.50 Well Drinks, $3.50 House Wines, $2 Domestics. 602.840.4000 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 Boulders On Broadway - Monday thru Friday 3-7PM/10-CLOSE, and ALL DAY Saturday. $2.50 select appetizers. $3.50 craft pints, $2.50 domestic pints. (480) 921-9431 Café Zu Zu Inside Hotel Valley Ho, 47pm Mon-Fri. $3 Appetizers, wines by the glass, signature cocktails, domestic bottled beer and drafts. 480-248-2039
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Sushi Fusion Bar
HAPPY HOUR!! Mon-Fri 4:30 to 6:30pm 1/2 Off All Cocktails & Liquor $4.50 Smoking Loons wine $2.00 Domestic Beers $3.00 Import Beers
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$6 Appetizers! $5 Glass of Wine! $1 Off Bottled Beer!
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Reverse Happy Hour Sunday - Thursday 10pm to close $2.00 Domestic Beers $3.00 Imported Beers
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And...50% OFF Martinis!...Draft Beer...Margaritas Daiquiris...Well Drinks
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8787 N. Scottsdale Rd (480) 951-6445 www.VillageTavern.com
95 W. Boston Historic Downtown Chandler (480) 857-1409
Beers $3.25, House Wine $4, Well drinks $4 plus discounted appetizers.
cheese pizza’s, chips & salsa, cheese fries. Also, $3 domestic bottles, house wine and well drinks will be on special from the bar! REVERSE Happy Hour –Monday thru Friday - from 8pm to 10pm, with half priced drafts, margarita’s and house wine from the bar and our $5 reverse happy hour menu from the kitchen!
domestic pints & bottles. $3.25 domestic 25 oz. Reduced appetizers. $5.50/dozen wings. Mesa 480-699-2491 & Gilbert 480-899-9804
Coach House, Our regular pricing is as cheap or cheaper than most places happy hour!! 480-990-3433
Frashers - Mon-Fri 4-7PM, ½ Off All Appetizers, ½ Off All House Drinks, House Wine & Beer - (480) 429-9544
Chop and Wok - Tue-Sat.4-7pm SunMon. All Day, $1 off all draft and Well 480-438-1939
Crave Café & Lounge - Mon-Fri, 4-8pm. $2 Wells, $3 Drafts, $4 Jager Bombers & Long Islands, 50% off all Appetizers.
Gordon Biersch - $2 Off All Signature G.B. Lagers & Ales, $2 Off All Wines by the glass. Appetizer Specials.(480)736-0033
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
Devil’s Advocate - Happy Hour 3-7 Pm Monday-Friday Drink Specials
Joe’s Grotto - Monday - Friday, 2pm-7pm $2 Domestic Bottles, $3 Domestic Small Pitchers, $2.75 Well drinks. (602) 9921007
Carefree Station - 50% OFF ALL Beer, Wine and Liquor. All Day. Every Day. All Summer Long. Hundreds to choose from. 480.488.8182 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.
Clubhouse Grill - 2pm-6pm Mon-Sat, 10am-6 Sun, $2.00 domestic drafts, 2.25 domestic bottles, $2.25 wells, $2.50 house wine, 6am-11am Mon-Sat, 10am12 sun, $3 mimosas and marys 623-535 – GULP (4857) Coach & Willie’s - Monday thru Friday from 3pm to 6pm. $3 selected Appetizers which will include. chicken fingers, mini
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Devil’s Hideaway - 2-8pm, $2 Domestic Pints, $3 Import Pints, $2.50 Well and Wine, Wednesday- $.50 wings, $3 domestic small pitchers 1807 E. Baseline Rd.#101 Tempe Eddie V’s Edgewater Grille (480) 5388468 All Night. All Summer. Every Night in the V Lounge: Specially priced Appetizer menu, $5 Mojitos, Margaritas, Martinis and select Wines by the glass. Live music every night! Famous Sam’s - Mon - Fri, 3-7pm, $2.25
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Frank & Lupe’s - Scottsdale: Mon-Fri, 4-6pm. 1/2 off all appetizers and 1/2 off House Margaritas - (480) 947-874
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) 753-1811 Max Sports Grille - 3-7PM Mon-Fri, 11PM to 1AM 7 days a week, $2 well, $2 Domestic Draft and 1/2 off Select Appetizers. (480) 994-4488
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ENJOY OUR O’Kelley’s - Mon - Fri, 7am-7pm (Mondays 9am), Reverse Happy Hour, 10pm - close Monday/Tuesday. $2.25 FOR SMOKING & DRINKING domestic bottles and drafts, $2.50 well, WWW.JOESGROTTO.COM $2.75 small pitchers, $5.75 large pitchers. 13825 N. 32ND ST. PHOENIX - (480) 756-6069 602.992.1007
Sandstone Cafe - Happy Hour 3pm7pm Daily. Reverse Happy Hour Saturday 10pm-2am. Daily Drink specials. (480) 961-2913
NEW patio
Postino 11am-5pm, 7 days, $5 wine by glass or $5 beer pitchers. / Mon & Tue after 8pm, bottle of house wine and brushetta-$20 / Wed- knowing the FaceBook password gets you $5 glass of wine all day. Arcadia- 602-274-5144 and Central Ave - 602-852-3939. Roaring Fork, 4-7 pm Tues-Sat and from 4-10 pm on Sun and Mon. Happy Hour every day from 4-10 pm. Discounted Salads, soups and selected appetizers including the Big Ass Burger. $5 Mojitos, Margaritas, Martinis, and Selected Wines by the glass. $4 Well drinks and $3 domestic beer. 480-947-0795 Rock Bottom – $3 Happy Hour food Menu, $3.25 drink specials. 3:30-6:30 Mon-Fri 10PM-Close Mon-Saturday and 8PM-close on Sundays. Call to Reserve space for office party and group functions 480-598-1300. Saketini - 5-6:30 pm - $2 well, $1.50 Dom Draft, 20-30% Off Selected Food Items. 480-615-6000
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Sangria’s - (Inside Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center) 7 days a week. 3pm-7pm. $3 Bud Light Drafts. $4 House Margaritas. $4.50 wells. Tee Pee - $3 beers daily. $2 Tuesdays- $2 Bottled Beer, Margaritas, Bean Burros and Cheese Crisps. 602-956-0178 The Stockyards - FREE Ground Tenderloin Sliders! $3 Bottled Beer, $4 Well Drinks, $5 House Wines, $2 Off Drafts, $2 Off Appetizers, Monday – Friday 4:00pm – 7:00pm (602) 273-7378
7213 East 1st Ave 85251 (480) 946-2020 Serves: Mon-Thu, 12am, Fri-Sat 1am Whiskey River (602) 867-2802 WTF Fridays! Whiskey Thinks Fifty! .50 (yes 50 cents!) Well, Wine and domestic bottled beer from 6pm to 11pm on Fridays.
Happy Hour Mon-Fri 2-7pm Open Mic - Mondays 8-11pm Karaoke - Tuesday 7:30-1am Pollo Fundido $7.95 - Wednesday Martini Night - Thursday Tequila Night - Saturday Sal Carlino is playing on Sat
$2 DRAFTS All Day, Every Day
1/2 Price Appetizer with any Entreé with this ad. Expires 12/15/10
Sat & Sun Breakfast 9am-2:30pm
The Tavern on Mill - M-Th - 4-9pm / Fri - 4-8pm - $1 off well, wine & drafts, 50% off appetizers, (480) 967-5886
NE Corner of Pecos & McQueen
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TTRoadhouse - M-F 11:30-7PM - $.50 (50 cents) off all well & draft Sunday $1.00 PBR, Old Style & Schlitz; Free Pool Sat & Sun till 7PM (480)947-8723 Tilted Kilt - $3 Jacks, $3 Corona, $3 Heinekens - ALL DAY! EVERY DAY! 623-486-5458
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Fergie named Woman of the Year
Britney Spears ‘in love’ with New Album
Fergie felt “humbled” to be named Woman of the Year by Billboard magazine.
Britney Spears has confirmed she will release her new album in March and that she is “in love” with it. The ‘Womanizer’ singer has been working with producers including Dr. Luke and Max Martin - who have written songs for stars including Katy Perry, NSYNC, Kelly Clarkson, Usher, Kesha and on previous Britney albums - on her first tracks since 2008s ‘Circus’, and said she can’t wait for fans to hear the results.
The Black Eyed Peas singer was thrilled to be recognized for her musical achievements at New York’s Pierre Hotel last week, particularly as so many other females have achieved chart success in the last 12 months. She said: “Congratulations to all the women of the year. I’m so humbled to be in a category with so many strong females in the business. For what used to be just a boys’ club, us b***hes are coming up.” Paying tribute; the ‘My Humps’ hitmaker’s bandmates, Taboo and Apl. de.ap, praised their “sister” for the dimension she brings to the group. Taboo said: “In 2002 we met Fergie at a studio. We were looking for someone to sing on a song called
‘Shut Up.’ When she came on, she blew us away. She was a professional, so on point and we wanted to put her on more songs. To make a long story short, thank God we put her on a lot more songs. We can attribute so many things to our success, and Fergie’s been a part of that. I’m so grateful to have her as a sister.”
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She tweeted: “I’m almost done with my new album and it will be coming out this March. I AM IN L-O-V-E WITH IT! It’s more British than you would expect but
Happy Hour 3-7 Mon - Sat Late Night Specials 10-close Sun - Thur 1/2 price selected appetizers $2.50 domestic bottles and pints $2.50 Daily Import Special and $2.50 Heineken pints All Day, Every Day!
BAND LINEUP
Large patio with TV’s and Misters Full menu open - close
with the Britney swag. People will be surprised. It could be the most amazing thing I’ve done.”
Thursday, December 9th Nine Ball Friday, December 10th Angry Inch Saturday, December 11th Jaded Jukebox
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STEVE BAYNER Hypnotist Show Dec 16, 17, 18 (8pm)
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SOCIETY OF SEVEN Variety Troupe Dec 8, 9, 10, 11 (8pm)
Voted “Best Show in Waikiki” by Honolulu Magazine
Purchase tickets through Casino Arizona Box Office (480) 850-7734 or online at www.talkingstickresort.com 9800 E. Indian Bend Indian Bend and 101, Scottsdale AZWeeklyMagazine.com
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Concert Venues
December 9th: Arizona Classic Jazz Society Danny Long December 10th: An Irish Christmas December 16th: Judy Hofrichter December 17th: Leslie Hanson www.asukerr.com
Celebrity Theatre (602) 267-1600, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: February 5th: Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith March 31st: Manhattan Transfer Marquee Theatre (480) 829-0607. 730 N. Mill www.celebritytheatre.com Ave., Tempe: Chandler Center for the Arts (480) 782-2680, December 8th: Dark Star Orchestra December 10th: Blind Guardian, Holy Grail and 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler: December 20th: In the Christmas Mood w/ The Seven Kingdoms December 11th: Fatal Flaw, Bloomfield, Killing Glenn Miller Orchestra Spree, Jacob Tyler Lucas, Interfate, Electro www.chandlercenter.org Media, Sons Of Seven, SKT and Silence The Hypocrisy The Clubhouse Music Venue (480) 967-7977, December 15th: Needtobreathe w/ The Day1320 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe: th lights December 9 : Epica, Scar Symmetry, BlackDecember 17th: Infected Mushroom w/ Gunguard and Mutiny Within th slinger December 10 : The Vandals December 11th: Nipsey Hissle, CurrenSy, Smoke December 18th: Kottonmouth Kings, (Hed) PE and Intrinzik DZA, Friend and Corner Boy P www.luckymanonline.com December 14th: Arsis, Powerglove, Conducting From the Grave, Darkness Before Dawn, Mesa Arts Center (480) 644-6500, 1 East Warhead and Crippled Ninja Main St., Mesa: December 16th: Trapt, Since October and December 9th: The King’s Singers Abused Romance December 17th: Immerse the Coast CD Release December 16th: Dave Koz & Friends: Smooth Jazz Christmas December 18th: Haffo Reunion Show January 6th: Lang Lang www.clubhousegigs.com February 9th: Engelbert Humperdinck February 11th: Joshua Bell Club Red (480) 496-4733, 2155 E. University February 17th: Wynton Marsalis Dr., Tempe: February 25th: Imagination Movers December 10th: Ras Kass th March 4th: Canadian Tenors December 11 : Alternative Fusion March 11th: A Vienna Gala with Opole, PhilharDecember 17th: Must Get Drunk monic of Poland January 15th: The Boulevards March 12th: Ricky Nelson Remembered January 22nd: Pretty Boy Floyd March 20th: The Aluminum Show January 28th: Adler’s Appetite March 22nd: Yasmin Levy www.clubredrocks.com March 23rd: Great Big Sea March 31st: Septeto Nacional Ignacio Piñeiro Comerica Theatre (602) 379-2800, 400 W. de Cuba Washington St., Phoenix: www.mesaartslive.com (Formerly Dodge Theatre) December 18th: Alice Cooper’s Christmas PudMIM Music Theater (480) 476-8000, 4725 E. ding Mayo Blvd., Phoenix: January 26th: Ozzy Osbourne w/ Slash December 11th: Paquito D’Rivera February 11th: Sarah McLachlan December 19th: A Jazz Celebration Holiday February 19th: The Music of Led Zeppelin perEncore formed by Windborne Symphony January 13th: Harlem Gospel Choir March 4th: Jackson Browne January 15th: Phoenix Opera Presents: Los Tres March 26th: The Pink Floyd Experience Tenores and One Hot Soprano www.dodgetheatre.com January 16th: Vishtèn The Compound Grill (480) 557-9087, 7000 E. January 20th: Alex de Grassi: “A Story of Floating Weeds” Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale: www.themim.org December 9th” Asleep at the Wheel December 10th: Freezer Rhythm Room (602) 265-4842, 1019 E. Indian December 11th: Jed’s a Millionaire School Rd., Phoenix: December 14th: Lyn Jackson Band December 9th: Blues Harmonica Showcase December 15th: The Blues Hounds hosted by The Rocket 88’s with Bill Tarsha, December 16th: AZ Chicks with Picks Bob Corritore, Sugar Bear, Robert Jackson, December 17th: Cold Shott and the Hurricane Harmonica Boyd, John Calley, Walking Cane Horns Mark, Paul Klapper, Roy Pinn, Campfire Rick, December 18th: Nuevo Sol Larry Dee, Doc, Blind Ronnie, Chicago Lenny, www.thecompoundgrill.com Steve Passerelli, Gypsy, King Gypsy, Tumbleweed, Jerry Swartz, Lee Poole, Rob Hale, Keith Jobing.com Arena (623) 772-3800, 9400 W. Rogers, Rockin’ Rueben, Sam McRae, Ray De Maryland Ave., Glendale: Sylvester, Larry Polk, Dwight Miles, Dennis April 9th: Nuclear Cowboyz Karp and Bruce Wilson May 15th: Yanni December 10th: Pinetop Perkins and Rhythm www.jobingarena.com Room All-Stars December 11th: Rhythm Room All-Stars ASU Kerr Cultural Center (480) 965-3434, December 12th: Benefit for St. Mary’s Food Bank 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale:
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hosted by George Thomas & the Flamekeepers, Chuck Peterson, Big Zephyr, Hacksaw Jazz and Crazy Eights December 13th: Dave Cook Jazz Jam December 14th: Blues Jam hosted by Bill Tarsha & the Rocket 88’s December 16th: Band Showcase December 17th: Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers December 18th: Candye Kane www.rhythmroom.com Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) 994-2787, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale: December 11th: Danú: Christmas in Ireland January 11th: Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel: Bach, Beethoven and Barber January 13th: Yuja Wang January 22nd: Brad Mehldau Trio January 28th: Diavolo January 29th: The Count Basie Orchestra www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Skye Restaurant and Lounge (623) 334-0010, 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Dr., Peoria: December 10th: ABBA Fab December 11th: ABBA Fab December 12th: A Neil Diamond Christmas December 16th: The Might Cash Cats – Tribute to Johnny Cash December 17th” An Elton & Billy Christmas Show December 18th: A Beatles Christmas Party with Apple & the Raves December 19th: 3 International Tenors December 21st: Idol in the Skye www.skye-restaurant.com Tempe Center for the Arts (480) 350-2822, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe: December 14th: Performance with a View: “SaXmas Morning” December 18th: Dmitri Mathethy’s Holiday Jazz www.tempe.gov/TCA U.S. Airways Center (602) 379-7800, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix: December 12th: Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers December 19th: The Judds February 28th: Linkin Park March 26th: Lady Gaga June 30th: New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys www.usairwayscenter.com Underground/Nile Theatre (480) 559-5859, 105 W. Main St, Mesa: December 9th: City Lights, I Call Fives and more December 11th: The Word Alive, Loren Battle, City in the Sea, Valisca and more December 15th: Family Force Five, Forever the Sickest Kids and Secondhand Serenade December 15th: Hardside (members of Bitter End), Soul Search (So Cal HC), Worlds Below (Texas Hardstyle) and more December 20th: Ruckus, Minus, Twitching Tongues, Bad Vibe and Territory December 28th: Plug in Stereo, Arcadia Sky, Industry Turned Shark and Something Went Awry www.mesaunderground.com
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At the Quality Inn & Suites
950 N. Dysart Rd Goodyear AZ 85338
PH: 623-932-9191 www.GoodyearGardens.Com
DAN EMREY Sunday Dec.12th 2:30 - 5:30pm FLEUR DE LIS Rock 6 - 7:30 p.m. ALL SHOWS ARE FREE For all ages!
Food and Beverages available for purchase on site. Bring your folding chairs and blankets for lawn seating. Goodyear Gardens is available for private party and corporate event rentals Ph: 602-751-5326 A FLEUR DE LIS Production / Sponsored by VALUE CARD ALLIANCE
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Thursday December 9th Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101, Phoenix: Rock Lobster. www.bluemartinilounge.com
CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix: Angry Inch. www.ckgrill. com
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Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 488-9118, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com
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Cave Creek Coffee Company (480) 488-0603, 6033 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek: Jeordie. www. cavecreekcoffee.com
Donna Jean’s Libations (623) 979-7036, 6676 W. Bell Rd., Glendale: The Blue Moons, Man About a Dog, The Brown Tones and Ukaholics Anonymous. www.donnajeanslibations.com
Char’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix: Soul Power. www.charshastheblues. com
Duck and Decanter (602) 274-5429, 1651 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix: Eric Ramsey. www.duckanddecanter.com
CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix: Nine Ball. www.ckgrill.com
Goat Head Saloon (480) 464-8030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa: Different Breed w/ GTR. www. goatheadsaloon.com
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Irish Pubs
Live Music Calendar Wednesday – Dec 8
Mike Mercier @ Fibber Magee’s Holly Kirsten @ Skeptical Chymist Scott Jeffers @ Dubliner Irish Hugh @ Murphy’s Law
Thursday – Dec 9
Jim Gregory @ Fibber Magee’s Ronnie Winters @ Rosie McCaffrey’s Ryan Hanson @ Skeptical Chymist Shelby James @ D’Arcy McGee’s Irish Hugh @ Murphy’s Law
Friday – Dec 10
Keltic Cowboys @ Rosie McCaffrey’s Shawn Johnson and the Foundation @ Rula Bula The Biffos @ Dubliner The Brazen Heads @ Irish Wolfhound Easton Ashe @ O’Donoghue’s Javier Garcia @ Skeptical Chymist
Saturday – Dec 11
Shawn Johnson and the Foundation @ Rula Bula Keltic Cowboys @ Rosie McCaffrey’s Jump Back Brothers @ Turf Pub The Biffos @ Dubliner The Brazen Heads @ Irish Wolfhound Jim Gregory @ Skeptical Chymist
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Char’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix: Soul Power. www.charshastheblues. com
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Dirty Dogg Saloon (480) 368-8095, 10409 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale: Jacob Waltz Band. www.dirtydoggsaloon.com Diverti’s Bar and Grill (480) 284-5972, 4 E. University Ave., Tempe: Sage Gentle-Wing. 6-9pm. Goat Head Saloon (480) 464-8030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa: Trailer Park. www.goatheadsaloon.com Harold’s Corral (480) 488-1906, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek: Solace. www.haroldscorral. com Howl at the Moon (480) 994-HOWL (4695), 7419 E. Indian Plaza Dr., Suite A, Scottsdale: Dueling pianos. www.howlatthemoon.com Iguana Mack’s (480) 899-6735, 1371 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler: Violet Wild. www.iguanamacks.com Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: Downward Dog. www.joesgrotto.com The Library (480) 929-9002, 501 S. Mill Ave., Tempe: 3-D Rockshow w/ Disco Dynamite, HairRaid and Grundge Puppies. www.thelibraryusa.com Le Chalet (602) 337-8760, 5626 W. Bell Rd., Suite 101, Glendale: Sage Gentle-Wing. 3-6pm. Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St. & Roosevelt, Phoenix: The Chili Sauce. www. thelostleaf.org Pranksters Too (480) 990-1114, 7919 E. Thomas Rd., Scottsdale: Hans Olson. www.prankstersgarandbrill.com Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 8448629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd., Mesa: Everlast, Scott Russo and Big B. www.tobykeithusa.com
Harold’s Corral (480) 488-1906, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek: Young Country. www. haroldscorral.com Ice House Tavern (602) 244-1179, 3855 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix: Robot Tank and Gomi. myspace.com/ icehousetavernphx Iguana Mack’s (480) 899-6735, 1371 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler: Paris James. www.iguanamacks.com Jazz in the Hills / The Octagon Cafe (480) 8168806, 12645 N. Suaguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills: Dan Delaney/Chris Stewart Christmas Concert. 7:30-9:30pm. Jake’s O Mine (480) 982-8608, 1985 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction: Karma’s Theory. www. jakes-o-mine.com Jersey’s Tavern and Grill (480) 705-9700, 5945 W. Ray Rd., Chandler: The Switch. www.jerseystavern. com Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: Valley Love, Jack the Mic (Canyon Animals), Capsul, No Coast and RAC. www. joesgrotto.com Jugg’z Saloon (480) 963-9804, 851 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler: Ayden Fire. www.juggzsaloon.com Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St. & Roosevelt, Phoenix: DJentrification. www. thelostleaf.org Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: Dr. US. www.martiniranchaz.net The Office Sports Bar (480) 649-1650, 330 S. Gilbert Rd., Mesa: Classic Rock. O’Kelley’s (480) 756-6069, 2120 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa: Loud House. www.okelleysbar.com
Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave., Tempe (Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): Blunt Club. www.yuccatap.com
Pranksters Too (480) 990-1114, 7919 E. Thomas Rd., Scottsdale: Ronnie Glover & Trio Rio and What’s Left. www.prankstersgarandbrill.com
Friday December 10th
Rogue Bar (480) 947-3580, 423 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale: Dry River Yacht Club, Maren Parusel and Dearspeak. myspace.com/theroguebar
Bar Smith (602) 229-1265, 130 E. Washington St., Phoenix: John Bourke (Trash Yourself). www. jerseystavern.com 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: Mojo Farmers, Sarah Vanell Band, SLICE, Combined Consciousness, Terragaia, Underground Cities, Madera Strand, Captain Squeegee and Constellation Branch. www.thesailinn.com
Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 488-9118, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com
Steel Horse Saloon (602) 942-8778, 1818 W. Bell Rd., Suite 100, Phoenix: Organ Grinder. www. steelhorsesaloon.com
Cave Creek Coffee Company (480) 488-0603, 6033 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek: Bill Dutcher. www.cavecreekcoffee.com
The Trunk Space (602) 256-6006, 1506 N.W. Grand Ave., Phoenix: The Growlers, The Roar and Infantree.
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Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 8448629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd., Mesa: Chad Freeman and Redline. www.tobykeithusa.com
Jake’s O Mine (480) 982-8608, 1985 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction: Karma’s Theory. www. jakes-o-mine.com
Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave., Tempe (Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): The Minibosses, The Quest for Peace, The Necronauts, I hate You When You’re Pregnant, Totally Radd and Mr. Pacman. www.yuccatap.com
Jersey’s Tavern and Grill (480) 705-9700, 5945 W. Ray Rd., Chandler: Sweaty. www.jerseystavern.com
Saturday December 11th Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101, Phoenix: The Instant Classics. www.bluemartinilounge.com Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 488-9118, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com Cave Creek Coffee Company (480) 488-0603, 6033 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek: Dan Emery. www. cavecreekcoffee.com Char’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix: Lady J. www.charshastheblues.com CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix: Jaded Jukebox. www. ckgrill.com Club 910 (480) 966-0707, 910 N. McClintock Dr., Tempe: Black Carl, Dry River Yacht Club, The Whisperlights and Honey Pistol. www.910liveaz.com Duck and Decanter (602) 274-5429, 1651 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix: Sandy Hathaway. 1-4pm. www. duckanddecanter.com Goat Head Saloon (480) 464-8030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa: Winterborne, Autumns End, Composer Meet Corpse, Hypala and Defied. www. goatheadsaloon.com Hard Rock Cafe (602) 261-7625, 201 E. Washington St., Phoenix: “Will Rock for Food” Live Music Show and Food Drive. www.hardrock.com Harold’s Corral (480) 488-1906, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek: Young Country. www.haroldscorral.com Ice House Tavern (602) 244-1179, 3855 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix: AP Calculus w/ special guests. myspace.com/icehousetavernphx
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Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32 St., Phoenix: Headroom, Phoenix and Dragon, No Longer Together, Static March and A House Divided. www.joesgrotto.com nd
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Jugg’z Saloon (480) 963-9804, 851 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler: Ayden Fire. www.juggzsaloon.com Long Wong’s (480) 967-0167, 1639 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe: Darkness Dear Boy, What’s Left and Eye of Fire. www.longwongstempe.com Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St. & Roosevelt, Phoenix: Snow Songs, Necronauts and Becky Lee. www.thelostleaf.org
FRI 12/10
JANET JACKSON’S album “All For You” went gold its first week of release.
Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: Rock Lobster. www.martiniranchaz.net
THURS 12/9
Shot Fest 4 w/Minibosses
Valley Fever
MON 12/13
SUN 12/12
Open Mic
The Office Sports Bar (480) 649-1650, 330 S. Gilbert Rd., Mesa: Classic Rock. O’Kelley’s (480) 756-6069, 2120 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa: The Switch. www.okelleysbar.com
Ten High Tuesday TUES 12/14 w/Companeros
Pinnacle Presbyterian Church (480) 585-9448, 25150 N. Pina Rd., Scottsdale: Carol Eynon Singers perform Glad Tidings – A Holiday Celebration. 8pm. Rogue Bar (480) 947-3580, 423 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale: The Gay Blades! w/ Gardening, Not Architecture?, Tugboat and Factories. myspace. com/theroguebar
MANDY MOORE sang the anthem at 8 sporting events in 1 week before becoming a star.
29 W. Southern Ave Tempe 480.967.4777 www.YuccaTap.com www.myspace.com/yuccatap
Steel Horse Saloon (602) 942-8778, 1818 W. Bell Rd., Suite 100, Phoenix: Organ Grinder. www. steelhorsesaloon.com The Trunk Space (602) 256-6006, 1506 N.W. Grand Ave., Phoenix: Tierra Del Fuego CD Release w/ Ray Reeves and Haunted Cologne. www.thetrunkspace. com Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 8448629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd., Mesa: Randy Rogers Band and Chad Freeman and Redline. www.tobykeithusa.com
Iguana Mack’s (480) 899-6735, 1371 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler: Violet Wild. www.igua-
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Thieves Market When: 1st Saturday of every month, 8am to 3pm Where: 38410 N. Schoolhouse Road What is it? An outdoor flea market with plenty of free parking for a wonderful shopping experience featuring old, funky hand crafted items you can’t find anywhere else. Everything you want, nothing you need. Live auction at each market! Carefree Farmers’ Market When: Every Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Where: Amphitheater, 101 Easy St., Carefree Town Center. What: Products include locally grown, pesticide-free, organic produce, artisan breads, fresh-baked pastries, salsas, jams, pickles, olives, Mediterranean foods, range-fed beef, sustainably caught wild salmon and tuna, and other delicacies. Free admission. For more information, call 480-292-1100 or 623848-1234 or visit www.carefreefarmersmarkets. com. Art Night in Cave Creek When: 6-9 p.m., Second Friday of every month. Where: Cave Creek Road, from Spur Cross to Schoolhouse roads Cost: Free What is it? Luminarias light the way to the four participating art galleries along Cave Creek Road. Usually the artist is onsite to meet and greet guests. Information and maps: 480-575-1780, www.artisapartofyoulivewithit.com. Carefree Christmas Festival When: Fri - Dec 10 -- Sun - Dec 12 What is it? A family-oriented, 3-day festival celebrating the Christmas season. Children’s activities, holiday concerts, plays and special events take place throughout the Town Center. Saturday, Dec 11 at 6 p.m is the Christmas Parade – a mile-long, electric-light parade with holiday-decorated floats, marching bands, and of course, Santa. More info: www.carefreechristmasfestival.com/ or call the Chamber at 480488-3381.
Entertainment Calendar WEDNESDAY, Dec 8
• The Cave Creek Coffee Company, Dan Emrey, 6-9pm • Bryan’s Black Mountain BBQ, Jammin’ J Morton, 6-8pm • The Buffalo Chip, Live Professional Bull Riding, 2 shows. Starts 7:30pm • The Buffalo Chip, Tom Wagner & The Country Line Band, 8pm-Midnight • Cody’s, Comedy Night, 7-10pm
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Happy Hour Mon-Fri 2-7pm Open Mic - Mondays 8-11pm Karaoke - Tuesday 7:30-1am Pollo Fundido $7.95 - Wednesday Martini Night - Thursday Tequila Night - Saturday Sal Carlino is playing on Sat Purchase party trays for your party! $22.50 per tray!
• Harolds, Live Music by GD Roadshow, 7:3011:30pm • Cave Creek Coffee Company, Open Mike Night, 7-10pm • The Buffalo Chip Saloon, The Pat James Band 8pm – Midnight • Cody’s, Retromania 6pm
FRIDAY, Dec 10
• Harold’s, Live Music, Mogollon from 9:00pm - 1:00am • The Cave Creek Coffee Company, Bill Dutcher, 7-10pm • Cartwright’s, Live Music, 6:30-10pm • The Silver Spur, Live Music, 6-10pm • The Buffalo Chip, Live Professional Bull Riding, 3 shows. Starts 8pm • The Buffalo Chip, The Pat James Band, 9pm – 1am • The Hideaway, Open Mike, Starts at 8pm. • Cody’s, Live Music, 6-10pm
SATURDAY, Dec 11
• Harolds, Live Music, Mogollon 8:30pm-10pm, Daisy Train 10:30pm-1:30am • The Silver Spur, Live Music, 7-11pm • The Buffalo Chip, Pat James Band, 9pm-2am • Cody’s, Live Music, 6-10pm • Los Mesquites, Blues Band/Sal Carlino, 9pm-1am
SUNDAY, Dec 12
• Cody’s, Steel Drums on the Patio 1-4pm • Cartwrights, Live Music, 6-9:30pm • The Buffalo Chip, The Pat James Band, 8pm-Midnight
MONDAY, Dec 13
• Los Mesquites, Open Mic Night, 8-11pm • The Buffalo Chip, The Pat James Band, 8pm-Midnight
TUESDAY, Dec 14
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