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East Valley Children’s Theatre Presents the Golden Butterfly

2008-2009 Season January 2009 16 The American Soul & Rock & Roll Choir . . . 24 Roger Williams . . . . 25 George Winston . . . 31 Maureen McGovern .

Mesa- The Golden Butterfly is the winner of EVCT’s Aspiring Playwriting Contest for 2008. First time playwright Drew Ignatowski’s is a junior at ASU majoring in Musical Theatre. He is currently performing with Childsplay, and is a former performer and technician at EVCT. Performance Dates: February 5-8, Thurs-Sat at 7 pm, Sat at 4pm, Sun at 2pm February 13-15, Fri-Sat at 7 pm, Sat at 4 pm, Sun at 2 pm February 20-22, Fri-Sat at 7 pm, Sat at 4 pm, Sun at 2 pm

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All Performances are held at the Mesa Arts Center, 1 East Main Street in Mesa in the Nesbitt/Elliott Playhouse. All tickets are $11.00. Call the Mesa Arts Center Box Office at (480) 644-6500 or visit online at www.mesaartscenter.com for tickets. For more information, log onto www. evct.org.

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Triple Espresso is Coffee House Comedy at its Best By Nicholas Connell Take three successful solo performers, add some coffee and creative writing (without any paper), throw in a few ideas, plenty of improvisation, and you have the makings of the hilarious hit comedy, Triple Espresso now playing at the Actors Theatre. The authors, Bill Arnold, Michael Pearce Donley, and Bob Stromberg, found their creative juices working together on this laugh marathon, which combines the music of Michael, the comedy and magic of Bill, and the physical humor of Bob. With elements of slapstick, vaudeville, and audience participation to spice up the show, you have an original and humorous comedy experience full of surprises! But wait, there’s more! Director William Partlan molds together a trio of seasoned veterans to take us on a joy ride at the Herberger Theatre that you’ll just have to experience front and center. As “Hugh Butternut Nite” unfolds, we get to meet our three starring thespians, featuring Dane Stauffer as Hugh, Charles Peters as Buzz Maxwell, and Brian Kelly as Bobby Bean. Just the names alone should clue you in to the fun that’s in store at the TE Coffeehouse. These three guys will not quit until the fat lady sings or laughs-whichever come first- as you’ll get to sing along, play along, and even tell stories you’ve never heard before, while harmonizing your favorite songs from the 70’s...and there’s more! But you’ll have to take my word for it; go get some coffee and see this funny and outrageous comedy! The laughs don’t get any better! And while you’re at it, take a friend too, we could all use a little medicine from the Triple Espresso coffeehouse. For tickets go to www. actorstheatrephx.org, or call (602) 252-8497.

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Presented by Mesa Arts Center Mesa Arts Center Theaters Through January 25th Wednesday – Friday, 7:30pm Saturday – Sunday, 4:30pm & 7:30pm Fast-talking Dixie Longate throws a good ol’fashioned Tupperware Party filled with outrageous tales, free giveaways, and the most fabulous assortment of Tupperware, all of which will be on sale after the show. See for yourself how Miss Longate has become one of the leading Tupperware sellers in the world, as she educates her guests on the many alternative uses she has discovered for her plastic products! Contains adult content.

Chase ShowUp.com Hot Seat of the Week Footloose: 10th Anniversary Tour Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts January 22nd -23rd Thursday – Friday, 7:30pm The Sound of Music Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre Through February 1st Friday – Saturday, 7:30pm Sunday, 2pm The Lion King ASU Gammage Through February 8th Tuesday – Friday, 7:30pm Saturday, 2pm 7 7:30pm Sunday, 2pm & 7pm

The Elixir of Love

Presented by Arizona Opera Symphony Hall January 22nd – 25th Thursday – Saturday, 7:30pm Sunday, 2pm In a picturesque early 20th century American town, love triumphs with the aid of a willing heart and a ‘magic potion.’ Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love is sure to win the audience’s heart just as Nemorino wins his lady’s through the magic of music. Critically acclaimed bass Donato Di Stefano assumes the role of the traveling salesman, adding spice and hilarity to this comic story of true love.

Thoroughly Modern Millie Fountain Hills Community Theater January 16th- February 8th Thursday – Saturday, 8pm Sunday, 2pm

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Presented by Childsplay, Inc. Tempe Center for the Arts Through February 21st Saturday, 10am & 2pm Sunday, 1pm & 4pm What do people do all day? Take a tour of Richard Scarry’s very busy town with a delightful civics lesson for the youngest of citizens. Huckle Cat takes you on a tour of his great neighborhood where there is much to see and do, and so many friends to visit. Children of all ages will get to experience what it takes to make this town a very busy town!

Premiere! Theater Works Peoria Center for the Performing Arts Through January 29th Thursday – Saturday, 7:30pm The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Through February 14th Thursday & Saturday, 1:15pm & 8pm Friday, 8pm Sunday, 1:15pm & 7pm Annie Get Your Gun Arizona Broadway Theatre Through February 15th Tuesday – Friday, 7:30pm Saturday – Sunday, 2pm & 7:30pm

Native Trails

Presented by Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Scottsdale Civic Center Mall Through April 11th Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, Noon – 1:15pm Now in its seventh season, Native Trails explores the rich and varied cultures of Native America through music, dance, art, and traditional foods. This sensory journey to the first nations of Arizona and North America features musical performances using traditional instruments such as flutes, gourds, and drums, as well as an exhilarating display of tribal dances, from powwow dancing and fancy dance to traditional hoop and round dances. Free and open to the public, Native Trails takes place on the beautiful grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, adjacent to the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

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Mother Load Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Theater 4301 Through February 1st Tuesday – Thursday, 7:30pm Friday, 8pm Saturday, 2pm & 8pm Sunday, 2pm A Midsummer Nights Dream Valley Youth Theatre January 23rd – February 8th Friday, 7:30pm Saturday – Sunday, Noon & 3pm

Visit the Chase Ticket Marketplace on ShowUp.com for discount tickets and special offers. This week’s “hot seat” is Triple Espresso presented by Actors Theatre. Herberger Theater Center Through February 1st Wednesday – Thursday, 7pm Friday – Saturday, 8pm Sunday, 2pm Regular Price: $42 Discount Price: $25 The story of three guys climbing the ladder of success…downward. Their bid for showbiz fame and fortune ended in the single most embarrassing moment ever broadcast on live national television. The laughter is infectious and the comedy appeals to everyone; from first graders to college students to baby-boomers to grandparents. The show played for years in San Diego and Minneapolis. It sold out in Chicago, Detroit, Dublin, London, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Seattle, and now Phoenix! AZWeeklyMagazine.com

West Side Story ASU Herberger College of the Arts Evelyn Smith Music Theatre January 23rd – 25th Friday – Saturday, 7:30pm Sunday, 2pm & 7:30pm If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Cookie Company Phoenix Little Theatre January 30th – February 8th Friday, 7pm Saturday, 11am & 1pm Sunday, 1pm & 3pm Public Simulated Space Missions Challenger Space Center Through January 21st, 2010 Saturday, 10:30am & 1pm

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IN THIS ISSUE!

AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine Volume 2, Issue 4 January 22nd, 2008 Publisher Brian Muir brian.muir@azweeklymagazine.com Editor Kevin Lambert kevin.lambert@azweeklymagazine.com Staff Music Writer Kim Naugle kim.naugle@azweeklymagazine.com Staff Fashion Writer Kinsey Schofield kinsey.schofield@azweeklymagazine.com Art Director Kevin Kelley kevin.kelley@azweeklymagazine.com

ON THE COVER: There is a curious little secret about living in the Valley that new residents or visitors might not know about: When we find an excuse to throw a wild party, we make a tradition out of it. Page 24

Office Manager Tami Kelley tami.kelley@azweeklymagazine.com

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SALES STAFF Nick Connell Senior Accounts Manager nick.connell@azweeklymagazine.com Brian Schreiner Director of Business Development brian.schreiner@azweeklymagazine.com Rebecca Ivory rebecca.ivory@azweeklymagazine.com Meg Zucker meg.zucker@azweeklymagazine.com Christina Forrester christina.forrester@azweeklymagazine.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Kevin Breger • David McIntyre Chad Haire THE NIGHTOWL Brent Diggins & Efia Moore brent.diggins@azweeklymagazine.com FILM WRITERS Stan Robinson • Randy Montgomery ARTS WRITER Nick Connell

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WEEKEND BOX OFFICE BIGGIES

Top Grossing Movies from January 16th through 18th

1 - Paul Blart:Mall Cop (Sony) $31.8 Million 2 - Gran Torino (Warner Bros) $21.9 Million 3 - My Bloody Valentine (Lionsgate) $21.2 Million 4 - Notorious (2009 (FOX Searchlight) $20.5 Million 5 - Hotel For Dogs (Paramount) $17.0 Million Source: Box Office Mojo (www.boxofficemojo.com)

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By Randy Montgomery My mother has always said, “Don’t trust anyone that does not like animals.” We have had at least one dog (and at times up to three) in our family since I was a toddler. I can’t imagine life without a furry friend. My current dog Baxter is a terror. He eats everything not screwed into the wall, but he’s family. That being said, anyone that cannot find Hotel for Dogs “cute” or enjoyable may be a little suspect. Piece of advice; don’t trust them with the keys to your house if you are gone on vacation. The story is pretty basic; Bruce and Andi are brother and sister (Jake T. Austin and Emma Roberts) currently living with a set of

disagreeable foster parents (Lisa Kudrow and Kevin Dillon) and their dog. To fill the void in the life, they begin to adopt strays and take them to an abandoned hotel, and then set out to free captives in the city pound set to be put to sleep. Along with a few friends, the kids fix up the building and devise creative ways to keep the guests entertained and fed. An ingenious waste management system is also created. Hotel for Dogs is a fun family film that delivers a serious message about acceptance and the importance of family and friends. Animal adoption is also a major focus, and while Andi and Bruce don’t face a similar outcome as their canine companions, their lives are similar to the strays.

Inkheart: From Page to Screen By Randy Montgomery

The economy is in the tank, but I have a way for you to make money: write a young-adult fantasy novel. It will sell millions of copies, and then inevitably be turned into a series of films. The latest best-selling novel turned bigscreen adventure, Cornelia Funke’s Inkheart, which was published in 2003, illustrates the soundness of this advice. The film stars Brendan Fraser in the role as Mortimer (Mo) “Silvertounge” Flocheart, a book binder with a unique gift – whatever he reads on paper comes to life. This amazing ability ends up sending his wife into the pages of a novel called Inkheart, and in her place comes a host of villainous characters. Mo and his daughter Meggie (Eliza Hope Bennett) set out to find the last copy of the book. When it is found,

Mo plans to “read” his wife back out the story. This process is complicated and thwarted when the evil characters interfere with his plans. The film is designed to be an epic adventure but fails on delivering any real excitement. The premise is unique, the visual effects are stunning, and the performances are entertaining, especially that of Helen Mirren as the comically grumpy Elinor, but the ending seemed a little rushed, seeing as how the rest of story is leisurely paced. Inkheart is in no way a bad film, I just wish it had been a little faster paced with a little more action. With two other books in the trilogy, there will more than likely be two more films as well.

The Cure for Insomnia (1987) is the longest movie ever made, with a total running time of 85 hours (5,220 min)! It premiered in its entirety at The School Of The Art Institute in Chicago, Illinois from January 31st to February 3rd, 1987, in one continuous showing!

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Killshot is Right on Target! By Stan Robinson

Golden Globe winner Mickey Rourke (Best Actor for The Wrestler) is back! I’ve always been drawn to his work as an actor; he reminds me of Marlon Brando during his earlier work. His upcoming movies include; 13, Sin City 2, The Expendables, and Iron Man 2. In this adaptation of Elmore Leonard’s best-selling crime novel, Diane Lane and Thomas Jane (The Punisher, 2004) are a husband and wife going through a trial separation. Unknowingly, they disrupt the plans of a small time con-artist (Joseph Gordon-Levitt, from 2007’s gem, The Lookout). Circumstances take extraordinary turns when a veteran hitman, known only as the Blackbird (Mickey Rourke), becomes involved. It’s an old fashion “popcorn movie”, where one goes along for the wild ride as the story heads to the ultimate confrontation and resulting Killshot.

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On Inauguration Day, January 20th, the collector’s edition DVD, President Barack Obama: The Man and His Journey, was released. 16-time Grammy nominated singer/composer Brian McKnight created the disc’s title tune, “Yes We Can”. The DVD is narrated by 4-time NAACP Image Award winning and Golden Globe nominated actor Blair Underwood. In a conversation, we talked about the essence of the song. “I wanted to create a song that bridged time,” McKnight said. “We have 2 and 3 generations, which spans time from the 60’s to present day. I wanted to capture that time frame and put the feeling into one song.” When I heard “Yes We Can”, I was reminded of the late Sam Cooke’s song “A Change is Gonna Come”. It has that blues/ballad edge, with the style and

artistry that is vitage McKnight. “It was an honor to be asked to compose a song for such a memorable event,” he continued. “The DVD in itself is a testament to great events in history. The involvement of so many to make the DVD possible is truly a work of art.” Brian McKnight’s next CD 10, is due out in the fall 2009 on the Warner Bros. label.

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Chandler- They are the champions of chewing; the masters of mastication; the earls of ingestion. They are your teeth, dear reader, and they need your attention. Yeah, yeah, you’ve heard it all before, and you probably didn’t like what you had to hear. Before you turn the page in protest of that uneasy feeling creeping over you, howeveryou know the one, reminiscent of a trip to the principal’s office, when your dentist tells you how you have been doing such a poor job of maintaining your mouth- maybe you should read what Dr. Collin Fairchild at Crossroads Dental Group and Orthodontics in Chandler has to say. “I stayed out of the dentist chair for years at a time before I actually became one,” says this Columbia graduate and owner of multiple advanced degrees. “My teeth have been in different conditions over my life, but whatever shape they were in when I did go to the dentist, I always dreaded it because I don’t like being chastised. People don’t want to go to the dentist to hear a lecture; they go to get their teeth serviced. I promised myself that I would never make anyone feel that way when they came to see me. I try to get to know my patients and help them; people can make their own decisions.” This is a refreshing thing to hear from the guy holding an electric drill and metal hook. One, that he won’t treat you in accordance with the relative health of your pie hole; and

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Crossroads Dental Group offers a diverse set of services and procedures for its growing number of all-age patients, ranging from oral surgery to x-rays to teeth whitening. What they don’t include in their operation, however, is the typical price point of competitors. “Our office can perform all procedures and we have a team of specialists on hand; oral surgeons, periodontists, hygienists- you name it,” Dr. Fairchild says. “For people who need restoration work done, we offer Cerec, a product that allows dentists to make crowns using a variety of computer assisted technologies, including 3D photography and CAD/CAM. Instead of coming in for repeat visits, your teeth can be restored with Cerec in a single sitting. The new whitening product we have is ZOOM - which is done in only thirty minutes-and costs only $ 249. It’s not uncommon for some practices to charge $400 to $500 for the same thing. I’m in this field to fix people’s problems. When they walk in the door and they’re hurting, I want them to walk out the door feeling better. It’s hard to do that if we’re gouging them.” The next time you want to give your menu munchers a good once-over, give Dr. Collin Fairchild or any one of the friendly and capable dentists at Crossroads Dental Group and Orthodontics a call at (480) 8215444. For more information, log onto www. chandlercrossroadsdental.com. Crossroads Dental Group & Orthodontics 2880 E. Germann Rd, Suite 13 Chandler, AZ 85286

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Phoenix - The world becomes a smaller, more welcoming place when the Phoenix Sister Cities WorldFEST 2009 presented by Pro Ranch Markets gets underway on February 27th- March 1st. Food, drink, dance, music, entertainment and art come to life in a three-day celebration of global cultures at Margaret T. Hance Park, on 1125 N. Central Avenue. An ambitious schedule of events unfolds with the Friday WorldLUNCH. The event kicks off with a noontime getaway package for everyone in downtown Phoenix. Ride the Metro Light Rail from 11 am to 2 pm and enjoy a lunchtime adventure at WorldFEST, all for $15. Riders will indulge in exotic fare, and return to the office before the boss misses them. Once the workday is over, all are invited back for the 5pm WineDOWN. Sip wine and drink beer from the world over provided by Alliance Beverage Distributing Company. Live performances by the most exciting bands provided by The Edge 103.9 FM make WorldFEST 2009 the hottest spot to see and be seen!

Family fun abounds on Saturday, with the 10 am kickoff of the Phoenix Sister Cities Parade. The rest of the day is filled with activities at Kids’ World, Sister Cities Villages, and international performers on the Friendship Stage. The fun is not for kids, though, since WorldFEST boasts the world’s largest beer garden! Brews from around the globe can be had sipped and swallowed, while live music and entertainment will be ongoing well into the night.

Sunday is Hospitality Industry Day at WorldFEST, where the Valley’s legions of waiters and waitresses will partake in a ‘corn hole’ contest and mix with Alliance educators and reps, who will be holding educational seminars throughout. Also taking place is Fiesta Family Sunday presented by Radio Campesina, a colorful and lively celebration of food, music and family fun. Admission to the 3-day WorldFEST is FREE, (exception is the Friday WorldLUNCH). For more information and a schedule of events, please visit phoenixsistercities.org, or call (602) 534-7358.

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With love… from the bottom of my heart! THE CHILDREN’S HEART CENTER AT PHOENIX CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL is teaming up with DILLY’S DELI for the month of February to raise funds for the center. Visit any DILLY’S DELI valley location and purchase a pink heart valentine for only $1 to support the PCH Heart Center. There is still time to buy your tickets for the 6th Annual PCH Wine Tasting Event (use website print for this line) Date: Sunday, February 8th, 2009...4:00 - 7:00pm Location: Market Street Park at DC Ranch Dress: Casual Tickets: $55 per/person, $100 per/couple advance. $60 at the door Advance tickets can be purchased online or by calling (602)546-2664. All proceeds will benefit the Children’s Heart Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. www.pchwinetastingevent.com & www.dillysdeli.com AZ WeeklyMagazine.com

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Scottsdale- On Saturday, January 31st, the mega tent defining the FBR Open Birds Nest will be reverberating with the sights and sounds of one of the world’s most recognizable VJs. Two-time Club World Award Winner and 2008 nominee for “America’s Best DJ,” Roonie G. controls the booth with laser-like precision and an unwavering focus. Whereas traditional DJs are locked into spinning solely audio, this maven of mad beats delves into another dimension by mixing his own creative blend of visual content as well. His presentation encompasses popular music videos, iconic film footage, custom graphics, and comedy shorts, delivering a multi-sensory showcase of energy.

Where and when do you spin? I spin regularly at JET in Las Vegas (at The Mirage Hotel & Casino), MIXX (at The Borgata Hotel Casino) in Atlantic City NJ, Opera in Atlanta, Masquerade (at Harrahs Casino) in New Orleans, and John Barleycorn in Chicago, as well as many other one-offs. I usually travel to two to three cities every week.

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How did you get started in the industry? I use to breakdance professionally in Japan. I never could find a DJ to mix my music properly, so I started DJing myself. I’ve been consulting with Pioneer Pro DJ over the last 10 years and I give them input on DJ equipment which they use to develop new DJ technology. My input helped lead to the DVD turntables and video mixxing.

If there were a “Golden Rule” for being a DJ, what would it be? Timing is everything!

What will people hear when they listen to your music? It’s not just what they hear, but what they see and experience that is different from what other DJs do.

Your favorite place to play? Las Vegas! But Opera in Atlanta is freakin’ off da chain, too!

If you could change one thing about the DJclub scene, what would it be? More video monitors and projection screens in every club! What would you be doing if you weren’t DJing? Writing, producing music, playing poker, and spinning on my head.

What’s the funniest thing that ever happened while performing? DJing Donald Trump’s birthday party and watching him smile while the house is rockin’. Tell us a secret about yourself or your show: For me, video mixing is no longer just a novelty; it is truly a part of my art form.

What’s the biggest misconception people have about DJs? Most people don’t recognize DJs as musicians, but a lot of DJs now are musicians and producers.

Daniel Ash of Bauhaus to Make ‘Shake’ Appearance Phoenix- On Saturday, January 24th at the Rogue Bar in Scottsdale, ‘Shake!’- the Valley’s premiere dance party- will host former Bauhaus guitarist Daniel Ash, who is set to spin alongside resident DJs William Reed, Prince $$ (pronounced ‘prince money money’), and Funkfinger & Ashley Nicole. This event will also feature a photo booth hosted by Valley photographer Tate Hemlock, projected visuals, and free giveaways courtesy of sponsor Antics Fueled by Toyota Matrix. Led by the vocal stylings of Peter Murphy, Bauhaus is considered by many to be the first Gothic rock group. Originally formed in Northampton, England in 1978, the band borrowed their name from the German art and architecture school of the same name. Originally going by the name Bauhaus 1919, the band later dropped the number portion within a year of its formation. Bauhaus combined a number of influences, including punk music, glam rock- even funk and dub- to create a gloomy, but very passionate sound that appealed to many who were left looking for something new in the wake of punk’s collapse. Their sound proved influential, and inspired a wave of postpunk groups delving in the intense, gloomy style that would eventually come to be known as Gothic rock.

Ash is best-known for co-writing the classic post-punk goth-rock anthems “Bela Lugosi’s Dead”, “She’s In Parties”, “Spy In The Cab”, and the Tones of Tail dance floor anthem,”Go”. For more information, please contact William Reed at william@iloveshake.com or (602) 821-4566. January 22nd - January 28th, 2009

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BY BRENT DIGGINS AND EFIA MOORE

Is it real? Is it true?! Yes, yes, the Cardinals, yes THOSE Cardinals, on their way to the Super Bowl!!!!!!! Is anyone going? Tell me your story. Thinking about going? These next couple of weeks are going to be B-B-BUUUUUZZZZZZZZZZZING!!!! Next week, find out where to watch the big game, but this week find out all that happened, is happening, and will happen in the Valley! The Cardinals: As a Valley resident—I won’t say it has been a long time, but long enough—I can believe that our (yes MY) Arizona Cardinals are going to the SUPER BOWL!! I must say that Larry Fitzgerald is now my idol and far surpasses any Phoenix Sun that is or ever will be; the guy is just amazing. Congratulations to Cardinals coach Ken Wizenhunt (okay…and yes the ownership) for the unbelievable feat they have achieved. Rally around your Red Birds, Cardinal fans and Valley residents, because this is the biggest thing that has happened to the Valley since the D-Backs won the title. Go Cardinals! For more info, visit azcardinals.com. McDowell Mountain Music Festival: Very quietly, the McDowell Mountain Music Festival is assembling their lineup for this year. One of my favorite, if not favorite, events of the year, this gathering is quickly turning into a nationally-recognized and attended event. It is still a ways off, April 24th and 25th, but I thought you’d want to know some of the entertainers who will be on hand. So far, only Friday has began to fill in, and that lineup includes national and international acts including ultimate festival band Michael Franti & Spearhead, Hot Tuna, The New Riders of the Purple Sage and local acts like Delcoa, one of my very favorites in the Valley. For more information, visit mmmf.net. Mill Ave Inc.: It’s hard to imagine Mill Ave. before American Apparel, Urban Outfitters, Starbucks, chain restaurants and endless trendy dance clubs, but a select few can. Before Mill was heavily influenced by ASU and bought up by the large corporate chains, it was a hub for the organic Tempe, Ariz. indie, punk and folk scene. In his documentary, Nicholas “Nico” Holthaus, explores corporate America’s effect on

the Mill Avenue music scene, and tells the story of Mill Avenue’s transformation. Nico gathers insight from community members, club owners, policy makers, and musicians, and draws on his experiences as a band and venue videographer during the mid-late 1990s. Mill Ave Inc., “ a must see movie for all Americans,” will be showing at Modified Arts in Phoenix on Wednesday, February 4th at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:45pm. For more information on the documentary, check out, www.millaveinc.com, and visit www.modified.org for more information on Modified Arts. Phoenix Comicon 2009: The other day I was watching a documentary on Cat Show participants. I was amused to learn that they are exactly the type of people you imagine would attend a cat show: older women who decorate with lots of country clutter, and have shrines to their cats in their homes. It made me realize three things: 1) stereotypes have some truth to them, 2) there is a niche community out there for everyone, 3) and these types of events are one of the few opportunities for like-minded people to gather. A similar event will take place locally, Phoenix Comicon 2009. This weekend, January 23rd – 25th, it’s time to dress up as your favorite character and bring your comics to the Mesa Convention Center to be signed. Phoenix Comicon 2009 will feature anime, Sci-fi movie and TV actors, and comic book creators Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise), Todd McFarlane (Spawn) and cover artist Jo Chen. Tickets are priced between $15 and $30, while admission is free for children 12 years old and under with an adult. For more information on artists and the event’s program schedule, visit phoenixcomicon. com. Night Owl Twitter: Who’s on Twitter? I know a lot of people are up and down on this social media outlet, but the Night Owl is already there. Going to FBR? Have Super Bowl plans? Know a great restaurant, club, bar or event? Let me know and follow me @ bdiggs. Do it now and sign up. I talk about work, the Phoenix Suns, and everything Phoenix. 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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Ignorance is Bliss By Kevin Breger, Esq. www.TheAZCriminalLawyer.com

Sam and Eric were on their way from Phoenix to Los Angeles for a weekend getaway. Sam was driving- it was his car - and Eric was the front seat passenger. They were a couple of hours outside of Phoenix when they decided to stop for a break: for them that translated to smoking a joint of marijuana behind the bushes on the side of the road. Unknown to Eric, Sam had an ulterior motive for going to Los Angeles – he had been paid to transport 5 ounces of heroin. Just as Sam and Eric were getting back into Sam’s car, a police officer pulled up and smelled “the odor of marijuana”. The officer searched both of them and the car. The officer found a small amount of marijuana on Eric. In the center console of the car he found the heroin. Both Sam and Eric were arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, a class 6 felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, a class 6 felony; and transportation of narcotic drugs for Sale, a class 2 felony. Because the amount of heroin exceeded the statutory threshold, if convicted of the “transportation” charge, they were both looking at mandatory time in prison. Eric genuinely did not know that Sam had the heroin in the car, but the county prosecutor was not about to give Eric the benefit of the doubt. Would or should Eric be convicted of the transportation charge at trial? In order for Eric to be convicted of the offense, the State would have to prove all of the elements of the offense “beyond a reasonable doubt”. Without going into the specifics of all of the elements, the two elements that the state would have the most difficulty with are “knowingly” and “possessed”. To possess means “knowingly to have physical possession or otherwise to exercise dominion or control over property.” The law recognizes two types of possession: actual possession (for example when it is on your person) or constructive possession. In Eric’s case, the State would try and argue that Eric was in constructive possession i.e., that he exercised dominion or control over the property because

he was sitting in the passenger seat right next to where the heroin was and he could reach into the center console. Also, he possessed marijuana so he must have known that there were other drugs present in the car. The good news is that the law should not hold Eric accountable. See for example the case of State v. Curtis, 114 Ariz. 527, 562 P.2d 407 (App. 1977). In Curtis, the defendant was present at a person’s home when officers arrived to execute a warrant. The defendant was sitting in the same room as two other people. A baggie of marijuana was present. There was no evidence to suggest that the defendant had smoked the marijuana or had anything on her person that was incriminating. The court did believe that the defendant knew that marijuana was being smoked by the others in the room. The defendant was charged with possession of marijuana and convicted. On appeal, the appeal court ruled that “The evidence was insufficient to take the case to the jury and a judgment of acquittal should have been granted.” Assuming that justice (and good representation) prevails, Eric should likewise not be held accountable for the narcotics. . .

Kevin Breger is the principal attorney at The Law Offices of Kevin Breger, PLLC. Mr. Breger focuses exclusively on criminal law and DUI representation and can be reached at 602-682-5582 or at kbreger@bregerlaw. com. Remember if you do email Mr. Breger please provide a phone number where he can call you back at to discuss your situation. Mr. Breger’s principal office is located at 2025 N. 3rd Street, Suite 157, Phoenix, AZ 85004 and he also has an address in Scottsdale. He represents clients throughout Maricopa County, Pinal County and Yavapai County. The information in this article is current as of January 2009. Remember that all cases need to be assessed on their individual merits and you should consult your attorney to discuss the specific issues in your case.

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Glendale- The Arizona Cardinals have defied the odds and the prognosticators, beating the Philadelphia Eagles 32-25 last Sunday in Glendale to claim their sideline at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa for a February 1st Super Bowl showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who defeated the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship, 23-14. For the third straight post season weekend, the Cardinals supplemented a Kurt Warner to Larry Fitzgerald air raid with aggressive, timely defense. Up 24-6 at halftime behind three Fitzgerald TD catches (9rec, 152yds, 3TDs) and a Neil Rackers field goal, the Cardinals had to fight off a mad Eagle scramble in the second half, when two Donovan McNabb TD throws to Brent Celek and rookie Desean Jackson, then a David Akers field goal, translated into a 25-24 Philly lead with 10:45 to go in the 4th quarter. Unlike seasons past,

these resilient Cardinals maintained their composure and kept focus despite coming out in the second period without the fire that got them there. Warner (21/28, 279yds, 4TDs), Fitzgerald, and RBs Edgerrin James and rookie Tim Hightower took over after the Eagles’ last score, putting together a 72-yard drive that culminated in an 8-yard Warner to Hightower TD pass. Though McNabb (28/47, 375yds, 3TDs, 1Int) had a good day overall, the defense forced two fumbles and picked him off once, and held the dangerous Brian Westbrook to 71 total yards and the Eagles running game to 97 yards. It was another statement of toughness from a supposedly offensive-minded team; a statement that has resulted in the Cardinals’ first-ever Super Bowl appearance and is the official end to a 60+ year drought of futility.

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We at AZ Weekly would like to take this space to officially thank the Arizona Cardinals for showing us that the spirit of a true champion doesn’t need numbers or history on its side to make its mark on the world. Congratulations to you, Matt Leinart Brian St. Pierre Edgerrin James Tim Castille Early Doucet Larry Fitzgerald Leonard Pope Jerame Tuman Elton Brown Deuce Lutui Levi Brown Brandon Keith Kenny Iwebema Travis LaBoy Alan Branch Darnell Dockett Clark Haggans Gerald Hayes Michael Adams Ralph Brown Matt Ware Aaron Francisco Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie

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Los Angeles, CA- The historical disparity between #15 ASU’s and #7 UCLA’s basketball programs resembles that between an apple, and, oh, say the blue prize-winner in the ‘Largest Pumpkin’ contest at the Kansas county fair. The present day Sun Devils, however, did a number on the Bruins last Saturday with an exhilarating 61-58 overtime win that represented a significant step in narrowing the teams’ hoops culture divide. Midway through the second half the score was 54-43 Bruins, and it looked as if ASU was going to go 0-2 against the SoCal bad boys, having lost earlier in the week to USC, when James Harden (24pts, 4rebs, 1ast) went 0-8 and was held to 4 points. But the Sun Devils rallied behind timely buckets from Harden and senior leader Jeff Pendergraph (18pts, 7rebs, 1ast), while utilizing a match-up zone defense that flummoxed UCLA for a long stretch in the second half. Junior Derek Glasser (6pts, 5rebs, 4asts) provided his typical steady floor leadership, and demonstrated big-game clutch nerve by hitting the game’s final two free throws with 11 seconds left.

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know how much fun it is and how many people will be there. Then we’ll have VJs Roonie G. (see CLUB!, pg. 14) and Pinky Lieb performing, who are some of the best entertainers in the country.”

There is a curious little secret about living in the Valley that new residents or visitors might not know about: When we find an excuse to throw a wild party, we make a tradition out of it. Annually drawing tens of thousands of people, the 2009 Coors Light Birds Nest is one of the country’s more magnificent magnets of festive mayhem, though it technically falls under the heading of a ‘community event’. True to its beloved custom, and resistant to pervading economic deterrents, the creators and collaborators for Birds Nest ’09 have expanded and improved this mind-blowing annual experience in ways worthy of at least one night’s visit this time around.

The theme of an all-senses onslaught is further enhanced by the ‘un-tent-like’ environs of this year’s party. “We’re really trying to create a club atmosphere,” explains Wright. “There will be carpet laid down and curtains, cabanas, a revolving projection screen, laser light shows; so it doesn’t even feel like a tent at all. It was created to resemble a huge ball room. From open ‘till close, there will be no breaks in entertainment. There was a big effort made to upgrade, to let people have a fun yet comfortable experience. We also realize that people don’t really like $15 drinks and waiting in line to pay a cover charge, so drinks will be affordable and there shouldn’t be many problems with lines.”

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popular dishes such as sushi, kobe sliders, and ribs will be centerpieces for the wider operation, which will also feature multiple sushi stations throughout the area. Mix 96.9 will be broadcasting live from the midst of the chaos, and Rock Star energy drink will have a tent in the VIP area and a game lounge in the general area. Dos Gringos will also be on hand to dispense its usual good times to those gathered on the large outdoor ‘patio’, offering its fantastic southwestern food and fun drinks. Amenities sprinkled throughout the Birds Nest include a smoke and hookah lounge, highend cigar vendors, and an array of colorfullyblended drinks. The Coors Light Birds Nest is the unquestionable party event of the year, combining people, food, and first-class entertainment into one humungous ball of FUN. Come see what all the fuss is about this week, and leave your black book at home!

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O.A.R. will headline another strong schedule of national and regional bands at the 2009 Coors Light Birds Nest. Hailed as one of the best live bands on the planet, O.A.R. has built a rabid following and a well-deserved reputation as a must-see band when they come to town. Birds Nest patrons can witness the group’s high-energy show on Thursday evening, January 29th, at 8pm. O.A.R. is currently touring and promoting their sixth studio CD All Sides. Eleven years after the group’s first release, the band has come to stand for authentic rock music that reflects the collective triumphs and tragedies we all experience. Zowie Bowie performs on opening night, Wednesday, January 28th at 8pm. Headliners at the Red Rock Casino/Hotel in Las Vegas, Zowie Bowie was voted “Best of Las Vegas” by the Las Vegas Review Journal’s reader’s poll. This glitzy, glamorous duo and their high voltage band pack the dance floor, creating the perfect blend of today’s most popular dance music with their sexy, scintillating sound. Zowie Bowie takes the stage at 8 pm Wednesday evening.

MetalHead, an Arizona-based 80’s glam rock cover band, will entertain on Friday, January 30th at 8 pm. Dressed in traditional 80’s hairband ensemble, MetalHead is not going to disappoint. With band members Lucky, Steele Wulff, G-String, and Tommi Legg, this is one concert that you will not want to miss. Boogie Knights will headline on Saturday, January 31st, the final night to experience the Birds Nest first-hand. For this set, get out your best disco garb, because it will include a wild 70s costume contest! Complete with glitter, glam and polyester pants, Boogie Knights is a set to be seen. With band members

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Appearing At The Tempe Improv January 22nd, 23rd, 24th, and 25th ...because life is too important to be taken seriously!

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Christopher Titus

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NBC’s “Comedy Showcase” A & E’s “An Evening At The Improv” “Caroline’s Comedy Hour,” Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend.” FOX hit sitcom “Titus,” ABC’s hit show “Big Shots”. JANUARY 28-31

Russell Peters • 20 million views on Youtube • Peters has performed with comedy greats such as Dave Chapelle, Dane Cook, Jon Lovitz, Craig Ferguson, George Carlin, Tracy Morgan, Chris Tucker,

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Christopher Titus jokes about things most comics would find impossible to make funny. Custody battles, insanity, family suicides, heart attacks, and fist fighting his father are all topics to be confronted, not hidden from. Christopher is one of the best headliners in the country with a unique and insightful act based on his oneof-a-kind life experiences. Titus is that most rare of comics in that his material is edgy and pushes the envelope, but is still accessible and meaningful to the common audience. Christopher’s stand-up television appearances include NBC’s “Comedy Showcase” and “Friday Night!”, A & E’s “An Evening At The Improv” and “Caroline’s Comedy Hour,” and Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend.” He was the star, executive producer and co-creator of the FOX hit sitcom “Titus,” a dark comedy based on “Norman Rockwell Is Bleeding.” Titus can currently be seen on ABC’s hit show “Big Shots”. Time Magazine called Titus brutal, hilarious and audacious, while Newsday called him TV’s most original comic voice since ‘Seinfeld’. Come see this edgy and charismatic comedian and his hilarious routine at the Tempe Improv January 22-25. Call 480-921-9877 or log onto www.tempeimprov.com Location: 930 E University Dr Suite D1-201, Tempe AZ 85281 AZWeeklyMagazine.com

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Instruments

Kim Dahle Ixchel del Castillo Mo Degley Frank Ippolito

Violin/Vocals Bass/Vocals Drum Guitar

Web Site for Band: myspace.com/elementsofleaf Why did this band get started? It was either play in this band or live with the thought something as beautiful as this may never have happened. How would you describe your style of music? A scoop of rock, a pinch psychedelic 60s rock, some folk, a Latin vibe, a kick of punk, a wink of cabaret, and a heaping helping of passion; then put them into an organic supercollider.

other band out there. We all listen to different styles of music, we go to metal shows, rock shows, Latin shows – all we try to do is put on the best performance and give people their cover charge monies worth. Who gets the most Groupies and why? Well, it ain’t Mo and Frank that’s for sure. Tell us a secret about the band: One of the members does not have any sweat glands. What advice would you give a startup band? Sell all your gear and take up alligator wrestling. It’s safer. What do you think will happen to your band in the next 2 years? Kim will adopt a monkey and call it Poochy. Ixchel will find the perfect skull shoes. Mo will discover what happened to the Mayans. Frank will learn how to use a car key alarm.

Name one thing that you hope to accomplish during your musical career. Sustain it as long as we can so we leave our day jobs. But while we Got any CDs out that we might buy? are on this voyage, we try to inspire people to believe in themselves You bet! $2,500, but for you, $5 and you’re walking. to what brings them happiness. Where can folks find your CD’s or music? How often do you perform live? Come to one of our shows, email us on our myspace page, that’s We perform live every day – but if you mean how often do we do myspace.com/elementsofleaf (shameless plug), or contact our shows, then about 3 a month. manager/promoter Tad Zacard – leafbooking@hotmail.com Who is the craziest band member and why? Crazy, in this band, is such a relative term.

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Do you have any shows coming up that we can come to? We’re part of the Progressive Rock Fest at Club Red on Saturday January 24th and we’ll also be at Smokey’s Bar & Grill (1734 E. Main St. in Mesa) on Saturday February 14th.

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Phoenix- SoulCicle, Jesse Boykins III, LJC, Soul Aum and Jasmine Hormes will bring a unique blend of soul and R&B to Doc’s Place (formerly Johnny’s Uptown) in Phoenix on Thursday January 22nd. Doors open at 7pm and the show begins at 8pm. Jesse Boykins III has a timeless sound, and he shares a point of view that crosses all genres and generations.

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R&B Meets Soul at Doc’s Place

Doc’s Place was recently acquired by jazz musician Doc Jones and Family and features a new menu. Tickets for this event start at $10 and VIP seating is available. Doc’s Place is located at 40 E. Camelback Rd. in Phoenix. Visit myspace.com/ soulcicle, myspace.com/jesseboykinsiii, or myspace.com/ljcmusic for more information.

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8:00pm 9/15

w/ AMBER NORGAARD SARAH VANELL 8:00pm 9/19

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COSMIC STARFISH

NICK STAR KARAOKE

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Arcadia Blugrass Jam Every Sunday hosted by Doug Fletcher 7:00pm

Open Mic Night Every Tuesday hosted by Lindsay Owen

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DOUBLE BOX WHAMMY Wednesday 9/19

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Visit www.RosieMcCaffreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.com 906 E. Camelback Rd. (602) 241-1916

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CHUCK BABY SCOTT &E.JOHN From HELLO24SWINDON Saturday (Guitar & Percussion) RUGAMC BURN Fountain Stage 7-9pm Sunday 25

Saturday, September 15

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(R&B, Funk Happy Hour 3-7 Band) Mon - Sat District Stage 7-10pm Late Night Specials 10-close Sun - Thur Blues Legend HANS OLSON 1/2 price selected AMC Fountain Stage 7-9pm appetizers Sunday , September 16 $2.25 domestic bottles and pints TOD & ETHAN (Top 40 Cover Duo) AMC Fountain 2-4pm $2 Daily ImportStage Special and $2 Heineken pints Tuesday, September 18 All Day, Every Day!

GRADY (Easy Listening Keyboard)

District Stage 7-9pm 4142 E. Chandler Blvd â&#x20AC;¢ Phoenix, AZ RIDGE just MARKETPLACE (InDESERT Ahwatukee West of I-10)

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Full Show Information on www.ClubRedRocks.com

Friday 1/23 • 8 pm • ALL AGES

VaYden The Sammus Theory

Thursday January 22nd

Plus Duct Tape Repairmen, Dua, Session, Beyond the Now & Toybox.

Saturday 1/24 • 8 pm • 21+

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Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: Thousand Yard Stare (8pm) and Dimonet’s last show! (9pm). www.martiniranchaz. net

Dave Poland’s Hot New Band

Sativa Train, Suicide Circus, Leaf, Koﬁ Baker - Cream Tribute, B4theH8, Frankenshred, Superockstarheros, Tommy Gibbons, Organism & Hucsch!

Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St. & Roosevelt, Phoenix: Black Bear Ensemble. www. thelostleaf.org

Friday 1/30 • 8 pm • 21+

Fred Green

Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd., Cave Creek: Easton Ashe. 9pm. www. cocomojoes.com

plus Soulaﬁde, Mellobean, Liquid Led Special 1/30 RED OWL EVENT: DJ Element’s BOOM BOOM ROOM

Saturday 1/31 • 8 pm • 21+

Bicasso

Skeptical Chymist (480) 609 8677, 15688 N. Pima Rd., Suite C6, Scottsdale: Kyle Phelan. 9pm. www. skepticalchymist.com

BICASSO of Living Legends

Fibber Magees (480)-722-9434, 1989 W. Elliot Rd. #19, Chandler: Matt Tenner. www.fibbermageespub. com

Underground Hip-Hop: featuring MT Da Blest One, Parnormlist, Clark Kent The Wild Card and The Untouchables.

Friday 2/6 • 8 pm • 21+

Shawn Johnson and The Foundation

Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: -itis. www. joesgrotto.com

Duct Tape Repairmen, Landon Shill, Blues Love Undiscovered, Joy World Entertainment and Brothers Moss

Wednesday 2/11 • 8pm • 21+

Yami Bolo

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REGGAE Le gend Series

REGGAE – Live from Jamaica

Reggae Legend, Yami Bolo comes to AZ...plus Purple Kush, Selecta J-Cut

DOKKEN Saturday 2/21 • 8pm • 21+

Mama Java’s Coffeehouse (602) 840-JAVA, 3619 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix: Porter (Connecticut). 8pm. myspace.com/mamajavascoffeehouse

Friday January 23rd Goat Head Saloon (480) 464-8030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa: Headline Bluegrass w/ Instant Hobo and Booya. www.goatheadsaloon. com

Get Ready for a Great Show! Get Advance Tickets at Ticketweb.com, Ticketmaster.com and all 6 Tobacco & Pipes Plus locations valleywide including the TPP next to Club Red.

Phase 54 (480) 540-5992, 1700 W. Drake Dr. Tempe: Golden Alphabet, Toybox, Top Dead Center, Session, Beyond the Now and Meridian. myspace.com/phase54tempe

www.ClubRedRocks.com

Hollywood Alley (480) 820-7117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa: The

2155 E. University, Tempe • SWC University & Loop 101 • 480-968-2114

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Lustkillers, Glass Heroes, Labor Party and The Beatnik Bombers. $7. myspace.com/hollywoodalley

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Club Red

The Trunk Space (602) 256-6006, 1506 N.W. Grand Ave., Phoenix: Foot Ox and Bri White. Both bands are moving to Oregon. 7pm. www. thetrunkspace.com Mama Java’s Coffeehouse (602) 840-JAVA, 3619 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix: Edie Carey (Chicago). 8pm. myspace.com/mamajavascoffeehouse Modified Arts (602) 462-5516, 407 E. Roosevelt Rd., Phoenix: Man Without Wax and The Trademark. Doors at 7:30pm. $7. www.modified.org

Saturday January 24th Shenanigan’s Sports Grill (602) 863-3725, 2244 W. Bell Rd., Phoenix: 74th Street Band. www. shenanigansofphoenix.com Phase 54 (480) 540-5992, 1700 W. Drake Dr., Tempe: Trick Wiles. myspace.com/phase54tempe Barwinkles (602) 938-9330, 5930 W. Greenway Rd. #27, Phoenix: Aydenfire. www.barwinkles.com Hollywood Alley (480) 820-7117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa: Names of the Innocent. myspace.com/ hollywoodalley The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N 32nd St., Phoenix: Roxster. www. thebloozebar.com Goat Head Saloon (480) 464-8030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa: Voodoo (Godmsack tribute), Grind (Alice In Chains tribute), and I Don’t Know (Ozzy tribute). www. goatheadsaloon.com Chyro Arts (480) 258-2329, 1330 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale: Rescue the Future. www.chyro.org. January 22nd - January 28th, 2009

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Interview with Keith Nelson of Buckcherry SCAA Concert Series Continues with Barry Douglas Scottsdale- Barry Douglas will perform Schumann’s Three Romances, Op. 28, and Sonata No. 1 in F-sharp minor, Florestan und Eusebius; Ravel’s Gaspard de la nuit; and Scriabin’s Sonata No. 5 in F-sharp Major, Op. 53., as part of the Virginia G. Piper concert series at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church (25150 North Pima Road in Scottsdale) on Sunday January 25th at 7:30pm. Hailed as “a supremely talented and genuine artist,” Barry Douglas is one of the most versatile and brilliant pianists of today. A native of Ireland, Douglas received international recognition as the gold medalist at the 1986 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition in Moscow, the first nonRussian to earn this prestigious award since Van Cliburn. He has performed with many of the world’s top orchestras and collaborated with eminent conductors such as Kurt Masur, Lorin Maazel and

Michael Tilson Thomas. Visit www. barry-douglas.com or www.sccarts.org for more information.

O.A.R.: College Buddies Make Good AZ Weekly Magazine: Is there anything you perceive to be different about Southwest rock shows, or southwestern audiences, than those in the Midwest? Jerry DePizzo: We play the Celebrity Theater out here, and it’s definitely one of the loudest auditoriums I’ve been in. But when we play a show at ASU, it’s not like we can tell where everyone is from, so there’s no difference really, other than that people in general look much nicer, tan, you know.

Jobing.com Arena Friday, January 30th Buckcherry is touring with Avenged Sevenold in support of their 2008 release, Black Butterfly. Lead guitarist Keith Nelson took some time out of his busy schedule to join us in some friendly Q&A. They will be at jobing.com arena in Glendale on Friday, January 30th. AZ Weekly Magazine: So, you’re coming to Glendale on the 30 ; are you looking forward to the tour? Keith Nelson: Oh yeah! We are a live band and we live on the road and this is the longest break we’ve had without working. We took a month off and it just felt weird to us. We’re all itchin’ to get back out there and get in front of people again. th

AZW: Did the bands actually have anything to do with the ticket prices being so reasonable at $40? KN: Yeah we had a lot to do with that actually. It was definitely our goal, you know, especially in these rough economic times that we are experiencing. We want to go out there and provide for people without breaking the bank, and we are keeping the price of our merchandise down along with our ticket prices. AZW: Well, we appreciate it... We hear that you really took your time writing the new CD Black Butterfly. Was there very much pressure to write a successful follow up to 15? KN: Well, I think we put more pressure on ourselves then anybody from the outside could ever put on us. But, for me personally, I just stay in the mind set of just doing what we do. I was really trying not to pay any attention to the stuff outside of the song in front of us and just deliver what it is we do, ya know? AZW: Josh Todd, what an amazing front man. How did you guys meet? KN: A tattoo artist who had worked on both of us about 12 years ago introduced us. We got together and started writing some songs, then shortly thereafter it started to click into something that was really cool, so we kept following it.

AZW: Where do you see yourself after all of this? KN: After all this? Oh this is never going to end! January 22nd - January 28th, 2009

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FBR Open Birds Nest Thursday, January 29th, 8pm (AZ Weekly got to interview O.A.R. (Of A Revolution) saxophonist Jerry DePizzo and lead guitarist Richard On when they were in town a couple years ago for the Tempe Music Festival.) The boys from O.A.R. got together during their days at Ohio State, building upon their local popularity with word of mouth marketing and widespread internet appeal. They started making some real noise on the Billboard top internet sales chart, and by the time they released their fourth album in 2002, Any Time Now, they had sold over 1 million albums over their time together. Since then, they have sold out shows in Madison Square Garden, played three days in the Gorge with Dave Matthews Band, participated in a Darfur fund-raiser in Central Park, and created the theme song for the hit TV show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Things are going well for these humble, talented MidWestern kids, and when you hear their musical product, you’ll know why. Meet Jerry and Richard of O.A.R.

AZW: What is the message you try to impart to your audience, and what’s your favorite kind of audience to play for? JD: We write what we want to write, so it’s about our experiences, really. I don’t know that there’s a deeper message we try to put out. Playing in front of 19,000 people at Madison Square Garden was surreal, and it gave us the kind of feeling like, ‘We made it’. But there have also been really good shows that we’ve done for only 50100 people, too, so it’s mostly about the energy. AZW: What do you guys do when you’re off tour? RO: You know, when I’m not touring, I look forward to doing nothing. Being on tour is exhausting. AZW: Describe how you maintain a normal life, if you do, when you’re on the road. JD: Sometimes it’s hard, because you miss weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, that sort of thing. But eventually you get to the point where you view the road as a normal part of life. I have a pretty simple routine really, get up, eat breakfast, exercise, then go to the sound check.

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Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction: Fleur’t Fashion Show Photos by Jeff Gleason Fleur’t Boutique 8877 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 404 (480) 922-1139

Phoenix Fashion Week Hosts ‘The Workshop’ Scottsdale- On February 7th (9am-4pm) and 8th (10am-2pm) at the Hotel Valley Ho, the people behind Phoenix Fashion Week will be holding “The Workshop”, a twoday seminar featuring education in fashion business topics such as: - - - - - - - - -

Transforming creative ideas into a legitimate business Appropriate business licensing Legalities and business set-up Determining funding and financing needs by creating a sound business plan Getting prototype samples made Finding the right manufacturer Protecting intellectual property Determining pricing and ensuring profitability Understanding all the facts about trade shows and their benefits

Additional topics will include general sales, marketing, and branding; maintaining cash flow during tough economic times; and appropriate budget allocation to ensure successful growth for any fashion business. “The Workshop” is a comprehensive fashion industry seminar series aimed at educating burgeoning fashion business leaders, designers, design students, and anyone interested in launching or growing a fashion/apparel business.

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bedrooms and up will go for a $1,000 a month. People should remember that location plays a factor in dictating the price. Those that just want a room can get one for less than $800 a month. The only catch is that the bathroom is shared which tells the individual that much about privacy. The person should not forget to do some checking before signing anything. This includes checking the place for cracks or leaks. New apartments wont have this problem but this should be brought to the attention of the landlord if it is quite old for repair before moving in. Another thing to find out is how the crime rate is in that part of the neighborhood. The police department will sure have statistics for this, which can also be verified, by having a chat with the neighbors, which will also give the tenant a feel for the environment. If there are kids, it will be a good idea to check the quality of education in the schools nearby before enrolling. The grocery should be very accessible so that the family can just replenish the supplies when these run out. If the individual is single and finds rent to be a bit expensive, another way to get it will be to share this with a friend. This will surely bring back memories of staying in a dorm in college, which is quite big and has other things such as cable and high speed Internet that is very convenient who do a lot of work using a computer. The quest to find apartments that offer utilities will be a bit challenging. There are others who also want this so it is just a matter of finding the place first and signing a contract.

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Walk ‘n Roll Dog Walk Laps Through Tempe Tempe- On Saturday, January 31st, join the folks and four-legged friends at Power Paws Assistance Dogs for the 5th annual ‘Walk ‘n Roll Dog Walk’ at Tempe Beach Park. PPAD is a Non-Profit organization whose mission is to provide highly skilled assistance dogs to adults and children with disabilities; education and continuing support for working assistance dog teams; and to be a resource in the community for people with disabilities. Starting at 10am with a check-in at 9am, the 5k walk and wheelchair around Tempe Town Lake is the centerpiece of a day that will feature a full lineup of extra treats for the whole family: • • • • • • • •

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(928) 778-5584, 116 N. Montezuma St., Prescott: Live music from 9:30pm to1:30am. January 23rd: Carnuba and friends January 24th: The Trailer Park Zorros, The Slave Seven, Pure Mash Liquor myspace.com/sundancesplace

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January 22nd 6:30pm Prescott Public Library 215 East Goodwin Street Join us for the best in classic comedy films. (928) 777-1500

First Wednesday Poetry Discussion Group

February 4th 10am Prescott Public Library 215 East Goodwin Street Join Dr. Janet Preston to enjoy & discuss great poetry in an informal setting. (928) 777-1500

Matt Dusk (with a 6-piece band)

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February 7th 9:30am Watters Garden Center 1815 West Iron Springs Road Garden class on the what, why, and where of pruning. We will also show you how to make the best compost out of all the clippings. (928) 445-4159

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(piano), Xavier Yanez (bass), and Adam Clark (drums). 8-11pm www.bobbycee.com The Lost Leaf (602) 2580014, 914 N. 5th St. & Roosevelt Sundays: Jiggle. Jeff Gutierrez (saxophone), Jeff Libman (guitar), John Chapman (bass), and Shaun Lowecki (drums). 9:30-midnight. Mondays: Moseyhorse. Jeff Gutierrez (saxophone), Jeff Libman (guitar), John Chapman (bass), Shaun Lowecki (drums). 10pm-1am. www.thelostleaf.org My Florist Cafe (602) 2540333, 530 W. McDowell Rd. Wed through Sun: Pianist Nicole Pesce (jazz/variety). 7pm-midnight. www.myfloristcafe.com Pasta Pomodoro (602) 9236001, 4669 E. Cactus Rd. #3A13, Phoenix (SW corner of Cactus/Tatum) Tuesdays: John Vold (guitar) and John Chapman (bass) 5:30-8:30pm. Paisley Violin Cafe (602) 254-7843, 1030 N.W. Grand Ave. Thursdays: Hi Lo Trio. Tom Clohessy (sax), Jimmy Peggie (bass) and Tom Lowery (drums) www.thepaisley.com Babaslos Cuban Cafe (480) 460-1528, 1241 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 127 Saturdays: Jeff Jones Latin Trio. Jones (sax/flute), Andres Martinez (guitar/vocals), Jesse Parker (percussion). 11pm. www.babalooscubancafe.com Christo’s (602) 264-1784, 6327 N. Seventh Ave. Thurs through Sat: John Summers (piano/vocals). 6:30-9pm.

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critics for the smoky tonality of her voice and emotional quality of her songs. Proceeds from the concert series will support the Green Survival Initiative (GSI), a Phoenixbased sustainability project. Through the use of cost-effective green technologies such as compact fluorescent lights, low-flow shower heads and water heater blankets, GSI seeks to mitigate increasing energy costs for approximately 1,000 low and fixed-income households in the Phoenix metropolitan area. A green networking event begins at 5:30pm, followed by the concert at 6:45pm. Admission is $20 for or $40 for VIP seating and $10 for ASU students with valid ID; call the Herberger Theater box office at (602) 254-7399 or visit www.HerbergerTheater. org. For more information on Khani Cole, go to www.myspace.com/khanicole or www. sw-green.com.

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Sacred Grounds Scottsdale Congregational Church (480) 946-2900, 4425 N Granite Reef Rd. (South of Camelback and east of Hayden Rd.) All events 7:30 – 9:30pm January 22nd: Pianos x 4. Solos by Armand Boatman, Mike Kocour, Barb Catlin and Nick Manson. January 29th: Prize Fighting Kangaroos Saxophone Quartet. Mary Petrich, Scott Zimmer, Paul Brewer and Bryon Ruth. www.scucc.com/sacred_grounds. cfm Desert Botanical Garden (480)481-8818, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix AZ WeeklyMagazine.com

Doors open at 6pm. Members $14; Non-members $20. January 25th: Try Me Bicycle (folk rock) February 1st: Novo Mundo (Brazilian World) www.dbg.org

Sunday A’Fair Concerts Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) 994-2787, 7380 E. 2nd Ave., Scottsdale January 25th: Beggars Clothes (noon-1:30pm), then Mark Zubia and Los Guys (2-4:30pm) February 15th: Miguel de Maria (noon-1:30pm), then Khani Cole (2-4:30pm) www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org January 22nd - January 28th, 2009

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Juan Jaime’s - $2.50 Margaritas w/ Compadre Tequila Gold, $2.50 Domestics, Tecate & Tecate Lt Bottles, $3 Imports, $4 Three Olive, Sangria, Wine 480.699.0560 Los Olivos - Mon-Fri 4-7PM, Free Appetizer Munchies, $2.50 Bud, Bud Light, Coors, Coors Light, Miller & Miller Light. $3.00 Margaritas. 50 Cents off Well Drinks - (480) 946-2256 Maloney’s - 7 Days a Week 4-7pm, $1 Off Drinks, $1 Off Drafts, 1/2 Off Appetizers - (480) 894-2224 Mickey’s Hangover - 4-9pm Everyday - Half off all munchies, well, wines & beer - (480) 425-0111 Nino’s Pizza - Sat & Sun 3-close, $2 Vertical 1/12/09 3:37 PM Domestic Bottles, $2.50 Bottles Select Imports (623) 878-7777 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

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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

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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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) 2411916

San Felipes Cantina Desert Ridge Marketplace- Phoenix Tempe Marketplace Happy Hour 4-7pm Every day 1/2 price drinks & select appetizers. 2Fer Tuesdays, buy one combo meal, get another FREE. Wet Wednesdays - Live Music on the Patio. 3Some Thursdays - 25 cent DRAFT - NEVER A COVER Locations in Tempe-480-736-TACO(8226) and Phoenix 480-515-BEER (2337)

South Beach –Happy Hour, Half Price Select Appetizers, Half Price Well Drinks, Half Price Draft Beer, Half Price House Wines - 480.990.1777 Sutra Sushi (Barcelona) 4-7pm Everyday - 1/2 off specialty martinis. Selected apps discounted.- (480) 355-2626 Temple Bar - MON-FR 3P.M. TO 7P.M. $3 Draft Beers, $1 Off Bottled Beers 1/2 Price Well Vodka, Gin & Rum, $5 14 Hands Chardonnay, Merlot & Cabernet (480) 429-4520 The Big Bang - 5-8pm Fri/Sat - All Drinks $2-$3- (480) 557-5595 The Library Bar & Grill Mon - Fri 4pm - 7pm $1 Tacos, Half Price Appetizers $3 Well, Wine, Domestic Drafts & Domestic Bottles, $4 Import Drafts & Import Bottles Uncorked - The Unpretentious Wine Bar. 3:30 to close...(Mon) 1/2 off glasses and ﬂights. (Tues) Retail Bottle Night. (Wed) $5 off Cheese trays & wine bottles. (Thurs) $2.50 Draft Beer. (480) 699-9230. Upper Deck Sports Grill – Call venue for daily specials (480) 941-9333

Last week, Las Vegas was swarming with technical gadgets galore as the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show eclipsed the bright lights of the strip. As a regular attendee of this show, I can tell you that it is just plain madness, and although there is way too much electronic euphoria to cover in one article, I will share with you some of the best gadgets that we have to look forward to over the coming months.

One of the hottest products of the show was the new Palm Pre. This slick new device makes it easy to control your communications whether you like to IM, text, e-mail, or make that rare phone call. This device includes a large multi-touch screen, accelerometer, QWERTY keyboard, GPS, Wi-Fi and a 3.2-megapixel camera. The new Palm Web OS really brings a fresh approach to interacting with your device and does an efficient job of organizing your information. Watch out iPhone! T here is a new ‘must have’ phone on the horizon. The Palm Pre won a Best of CES 2009 Award, including Best in Show and the People’s Voice Award.

Dick Tracy doesn’t have anything on the LG GD910 Watch Phone that was all the rage at CES. It has a touch screen that responds well to light touches and gestures, and the tiny onscreen dial pad was easy to use. The microphone and speaker on the phone are good enough to have conversations with your wrist by your side. Sorry ladies, it only comes in the manly size. You can check out more from the show by simply typing CES in your favorite web browser.

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