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Marrugeku: Buru Presented By Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Saturday, April 14 – 2:00pm and 8:00pm The Australian dance-theater company Marrugeku explores the past, present and future of indigenous cultures. A new production inspired by the seasons of the Western Australia’s Yawuru people, Buru blends hip-hop, stilt dancing and storytelling with original songs and music reflecting life for young people in the community of Broome.

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Reviewers’ Roundtable The following quotes were pulled from AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine’s film columnists’ full reviews in an effort to generate a well-rounded overview of each of this weekend’s new releases.

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About the Film Columnists Stan Robinson, 65, is a retired first assistant director with more than 22 years of experience in film and media production. Read his full features and reviews exclusively online at ScreenScene.org. Randy Montgomery, 34, works in media and marketing and holds a master’s degree in counseling and education. Read his full features and reviews exclusively online at AZWeeklyMagazine.com. Joseph J. Airdo, 28, is a Walter Cronkite School of Journalism graduate with a bachelor’s degree in media analysis and criticism. Read his full features and reviews exclusively online at Examiner.com/Phoenix.

‘Blue Like Jazz’

Randy: “While watching ‘Blue Like Jazz,’ my contempt for the film kept growing and growing. It features stereotypical characters doing stereotypical things, all while trying to prove and/or disprove the value of religion. By the time the film ended, I somewhat began to appreciate the message trying to be delivered. Rarely does it take days to process a movie, but this one has. The jury is still out. You will have to check back with me in a few days.” Grade: C Joseph: “‘Blue Like Jazz’ is not a religious movie. Rather, it is a movie in which the role that religion plays in one’s life is examined. If you fail to understand the difference, you have likely not had the pleasure of enduring the perpetual preaching that is typical of most faith-based films. Fortunately, Steve Taylor’s new dramedy, which is based on a book with the same title by Donald Miller, does not subscribe to that technique and instead communicates the importance of spiritual self-reflection in a far more organic fashion.” Grade: C

A devout 19-year-old college student (Marshall Allman) impulsively transfers to one of the most liberal schools in America. His new surroundings force him to confront some previously held biases and decide what it is that he truly believes. (PG-13 – 107 minutes) Stan: “With an earnest effort to present the extremes of believers and non-believers, or those of us who may be of a different faith or perhaps in the middle, ‘Blue Like Jazz’ becomes quite the tedious viewing resembling the faith-based ‘preaching to the choir’ films for the first half of the movie until it finally heads toward the intended message that spirituality is the core of mankind and our personal journey of the discovery and expression of that spirituality is the basis of our actions.” Grade: C

‘Bully’

lost children to suicide and a mother awaiting the fate of her 14-year-old daughter who has been incarcerated after bringing a gun on her school bus. (PG-13 – 113 minutes) Stan: “While admirable in the attempt to focus on the ages old bullying of youths, director Lee Hirsch accentuates the more visible physical cases while the greater number of victims are psychologically bullied, now more than ever, with the emergence of technological advances and ‘cyber bullies’send threatening and harassing emails and instant messages to the victims, while others post rumors or gossip and instigate others to participate, is totally omitted.”Grade: CRandy: “Everyone has been bullied at school at some point in their life, for one reason or another; whether the bullying be for reasons such as sexual preference, self-identity, or just for being different than the rest. This moving documentary introduces audiences to several students from around the United States that are each being bullied for various reasons. The audience cannot help but be angry at school officials for their ‘perceived’ lack of caring, though a discerning viewer may question the film’s editing just a bit.” Grade: B Joseph: “‘Bully’ is not only a bad movie, it is also an irresponsible one that has the potential to do more harm than good. Lee Hirsch’s new documentary perpetuates the perspective that bullying exists as an extreme. The unfortunate reality is that bullying is rarely as conspicuous as it is in the movie. By avoiding that truth, Hirsch has made nothing more than a placebo that will afford the filmmaker accolades from the naïve, who will continue to ignore the pain endured by those who need help the most.” Grade: F

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‘The Cabin in the Woods’ A young professional (Chris Hemsworth) visits a quaint cabin in the woods with a group of friends and ends up scratching the surface of something so massive and horrific that they can only begin to fathom it as time quickly runs out. (R – 95 minutes)

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Stan: “In the tradition of cult ‘B’ horror film genres with a twist, director and co-writer Drew Goddard delivers the traditional ‘bump scares’ along the way while adding the right amount of humor to slide the viewer into complacency as each setup for the next ‘scare’ is revealed, leading us to the grandest twist to date for a horror film ending!” Grade: B Joseph: “‘The Cabin in the Woods’ features quite possibly the best grand finale ever experienced in a horror movie. It is just a shame that we could not have arrived there any sooner. Directing a screenplay he co-wrote with ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ creator Joss Whedon, Drew Goddard literally pulls the rug out from the viewer with this film. Unfortunately, he allows the viewer to stand on said rug for what seems like an eternity before doing so. This ap-

‘Lockout’ follows a falsely convicted ex-government agent (Guy Pearce) whose one chance at obtaining freedom lies in the dangerous mission of rescuing the president’s daughter (Maggie Grace) from rioting convicts at an outer space maximum-security prison. (PG-13 – 95 minutes)

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Valerie Weiss is whiny and selfabsorbed. Needless to say, nobody in their right mind would root for her to winning over the man of her dreams in the movie, thereby preventing the motion picture from winning over the viewer. Still, some scenes (meaning awkward situations) are amusing enough to warrant a watch.” Grade: D

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Stan: “Welsh writer/directorGareth Evans continues to enhance his style of high-octane action story telling he established in 2009’s ‘Merantau’. Using the city of Jakarta once again as the backdrop and the return of rising martial arts star Iko Uwais, his latest takes place within the confines of a high-rise stronghold setting a new bar for non-stop martial arts action sequences while weaving his tale of sibling redemption.” Grade: B

‘Losing Control’ Frustrated by life’s unpredictability and determined to apply scientific principles to her love life, a Harvard graduate student (Miranda Kent) sets off on a series of wild dating adventures that ultimately lead to her understanding that nothing in life can be controlled. (R – 91 minutes) Joseph: “‘Losing Control’ proves that romantic comedies are only as likeable as their protagonists. Unfortunately, Miranda Kent’s character in the new flick from writer/director

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proach may ensure a powerful impact but it also risks losing a viewer’s interest in the meantime.” Grade: C

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ment while appealing his sentence – 6 years in prison and a 20-year ban from filmmaking. (NR – 75 minutes)

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Joseph: “If ‘This is Not a Film’ is not a film, does it change the way in which the viewer requests a refund? According to press materials, the new documentary was shot partially on an iPhone and smuggled into France in a cake. Given all of that trouble that Panahi and director Mojtaba Mirtahmasb went through, one would think that the movie would consist of more than several shots of an iguana, a couple of tedious telephone calls and a routine reading of a screenplay.” Grade: D

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The following quotes were pulled from interviews conducted by AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine’s film columnists with talent speaking on behalf movies recently released in theaters.

As far as directing goes, boy I loved the work more than I realized! Filmmaking is incredible; it forces you to examine yourself. Being a writer you sit in a room all by yourself all day and all night sometimes. I loved the aspect of working with 300 people with the creative control, in charge of everything, capturing the images to present the essence and the heart of the story.

Filmmaker Drew Goddard (‘The Cabin in the Woods’) By Stan Robinson “This film started with my writing partner Joss Whedon. We’ve been writing together for over ten years, we started talking and horror came up. We had done horror before and wanted to get back to that. We didn’t set it up with a studio first, but rather we wrote it about what we thought we would want to see in the horror film genre. After we completed our script, we pulled together the total and complete package with the budget and everything else that would be needed to actually start shooting,

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We (Joss Whedon) love the horror movies and we set out with the ultimate horror movie in mind, like a love letter to the genre. I love going to horror movies, especially when the genre includes laughing as much as screaming, that’s what we set out for with this movie. Just to let you know, this movie is worth the time, it has that balance and we wanted something different other than people just getting killed and this movie is totally different and goes totally insane, because it’s not like anything you’ve ever seen with a twist you don’t see coming!” – Drew Goddard

GRADES AT A GLANCE ‘American Reunion’ ‘Blue Like Jazz’ ‘Boy’ ‘Bully’ ‘The Cabin in the Woods’ ‘Footnote’ ‘The Hunger Games’ ‘Intruders’ ‘Losing Control’ ‘Mirror Mirror’ ‘October Baby’ ‘The Raid: Redemption’ ‘Reuniting the Rubins’ ‘Salmon Fishing in the Yemen’ ‘Sweetwater’ ‘This is Not a Film’ ‘Wrath of the Titans’

Stan – C – CB B C+ B – B B B – B – – C+

Randy B+ C – B – – – – – – – A C A – – –

Joseph B C C F C – B D D D B D F D D D C

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Talking Stick Resort Loop 101 and Indian Bend Road Scottsdale 480-850-7777 In the Fire Garden: Every Fri & Sat thru May 28 & Memorial Day, Yellow Bird Productions presents

Craig Ferguson Apr 21 – Da Vu Xuan Thuong (Vietnamese Concert) Apr 22 – Engelbert Humperdinck Apr 27 – Roberta Flack May 4 – Charo May 12 – Keith Sweat May 19 – Russell Watson June 8 – The B-52’s June 15 – Los Lobos June 29 – Creedence Clearwater Revisited Encore Lounge: Free entertainment (Thurs-Mon) with: Route 66, Chuck E Baby, The Hamptons, Eagleheart, Thaddeus Rose Band, Greywolf, Walkens, Pima Express, Rhythm Edition, Marty & the Party, JJ’s Band, Michael & Manuel, Tyrone D & the Ledge, New Frequency and Powerdrive

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P.F. CHANG’S PROVIDES TAX DAY RELIEF BY REWARDING ALL CUSTOMERS WITH 15 PERCENT SAVINGS ON APRIL 17

In celebration of the end of tax season and the extension of Tax Day to April 17, P.F. Chang’s will reward guests nationwide with a 15 percent discount on April 17. The special one-day deal encourages P.F. Chang’s diners across the country to celebrate the end of tax season with extra savings.

“We recognize the pressure of filing taxes and want to help our guests relax on a stressful day,” said Lane Cardwell, President of the P.F. Chang’s concept. “Our Tax Relief discount is meant to show our appreciation for their business.” The Tax Relief promotion includes all guests of P.F. Chang’s China Bistro and applies to every dine-in and takeout order. On April 17 only, all food orders will be discounted 15 percent. The discount is not valid with alcoholic beverages or Happy Hour food and beverage items. Visit www. pfchangs.com for more information.

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THE BEST OF THE FEST A culmination to a week of culinary abundance

A favorite event of the Scottsdale Culinary Festival is the “Best of Fest” dinner held on Sunday after the festivities of the Great Arizona Picnic on Sunday evening. All week long there are events to tantalize your taste buds, whether you love beer, cocktails, bubbly or just eat all the delectable goodness that’s offered up at the 20 different showcased events/ venues. Winding down the celebration is the “Best of the Fest,” a culinary extravaganza featuring nine of Arizona’s top chefs paired with renowned wineries. Last year, guests entered the beautiful setting at the Hyatt Gainey Ranch, sitting al fresco

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at the next Vino 100, multicourse wine dinner, where McCormack and Chef Stuart Epstien will expertly pair fine wine with such dishes as Grilled Oysters, Ginger Butternut Squash Soup, Rack of Lamb with Dried Cherries and Port, Butter Poached Lobster Newburg, and Essence of Espresso Chocolate Cheesecakes. Diners enjoy excellent food, wine, and conversation, plus the chance to learn new cooking skills through hands-on demonstration.

Vino 100 also hosts corporate events, wine tastings and private parties, inhouse or off-site. The staff is available for community fundraising events. Included in its product lineup are, craft beers, wine accessories, gift certificates and customizable gift baskets filled with the perfect wine, wine scented candy and soap, and handmade, fine chocolates from local chocolatier, Eleanor Joseph. More information is available at 480-5028466 or www.vino100phoenix.com.

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It’s Getting Hot in Here O.K., most people have heard that you should serve red wines at room temperature and white wines out the refrigerator, as cold as possible. That’s what I believed for a long time until I learned better. Yes, you don’t want to serve a white wine too warm or a red wine too cold, but there is a happy medium that

brings out the nuances of the flavors of the wine at a certain range of temperatures. And, if you want to get technical, there are different optimal ranges of temperature for different types of wines, too. As a general rule, follow this: Full bodied red wines (Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, etc.) ... 58° - 65°

Light bodied red wines (Pinot Noir, Beaujolais, etc.) …55° - 63° Full bodied white wines (Chardonnay, Burgundy, etc.) … 45° - 53° Light bodied white wines and rosés (Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, etc.) … 43° - 50° Sparkling and dessert wines … 43° - 46° The reasoning … most of what we experience when tasting wine is contributed by the aroma (about 80%). When a wine is served too cold, the wine has a limited bouquet and the wine can appear to be a little flat, lacking in body and flavor. When a wine is served too warm the smell is actually amplified which means that alcohol will tend to dominate and you’ll experience more “heat” in the wine than flavor, and any flaws in the wine will tend to be accentuated.

Try this for yourself. Experiment. Chill a white wine and take a taste. Then warm up the glass with your hands and note how the flavors change as the temperature increases. Do the same with a red wine. Chill it down; warm it up, sampling the wine along the way. Find your happy place. If you are at a restaurant and are served a bottle of red wine that is too warm … don’t hesitate to ask for a wine bucket. We do it all the time. Drop the wine in the ice bath for a little while and pull it out when it arrives at your optimal temperature. Is your wine too cold? Warm it up in the glass with your hands and decline the ice bucket. Don’t worry if the server gives you a funny look – you are the one paying for the wine and you are the one drinking it. You deserve to enjoy it at its full potential! Article concept paraphrased from original article written by Jay Bileti, “The Hot and Cold of It,” printed in the Fall 2010 issue of Arizona Vines & Wines Magazine.

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BEER! Beer and Baseball Last week was the 142nd Opening Day for Major League Baseball. Many things have changed throughout the history of the game, but one constant has been enjoying the feel of a cold beer (okay, maybe a lukewarm beer) in your hand as you watch the gentle rhythm of the game. The sight of a beer sloshing over the top as a fan reaches for a foul ball, unsure of whether to give up on the beer or the

Follow us on and www.worldclassbeverages.com The High-End Beer Division of Crescent Crown” ball is familiar as well. And, of course, that first beer at the ball park with a father or mother watching a team you have grown up with, is a special memory for all. For me, it was the 1980 World Series, Game 2, Phillies vs Royals, watching the team I grew up with, enjoying a beer with my father as we sat in the upper deck. But I digress; the real issue is the availability of quality beer at the ballparks. Throughout the country, the folks that run the stadium concessions are starting to realize that good beer is an important part of people’s lives and we are starting to see it offered at the ballparks, albeit in limited quantities. Regardless, it’s a good feeling to be able to enjoy a craft beer while sitting in the stands. Chase Field, home of the Diamondbacks offers a small assortment of craft beers,

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ises, may have the best opportunity to drink great beer. Sandlot, enjoyed by beer enthusiasts for their variety of great beers, is more commonly known as the brewery that created Blue Moon. This popular beer based on the Belgian Wit style was developed by the talented brewers at Sandlot. By the way if you are watching a Rockies game in Denver, the best place for a pregame or postgame meal and good beer is the Breckenridge Ballpark Brew Pub right across the street. If you’re just looking for a beer, a little farther away on 22nd street is Great Divide Brewery and Tasting Room. Locally, good beer is starting to make an appearance in the downtown stadium area of Phoenix. Have a pre-game meal and enjoy some fine Continued on Page 34...

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Hello again beer lovers, today lets switch gears and chat about Seven Wives Saison from Sonoran Brewing here in Phoenix AZ. If memory serves me correctly, this is the very first Saison or Farmhouse Style ale brewed here in the Grand Canyon state. A collaborative effort between Sonoran and Chef Jeremy Pacheco from Lon’s at the Hermosa, this new brew was created for pairing with fine cuisine. As you might guess from the name, exactly seven different spices were used in its creation and were all sourced locally. On the nose, you’ll first notice essences of bright citrus and coriander, then pepper and honey as the thick white head begins to settle. On the palate, you will discover this brew has all the makings of a true Belgian farmhouse style. It’s light and refreshing with many underlying complexities and just a hint of funk. As you move beyond the big citrus character you’ll notice earthy tones of pepper and clove with a slight hop astringency that reminds you of ginger. This is the perfect beer for our arid Arizona summer days. If you are a fan of unfiltered wheat beers and are considering expanding upon your appreciation of craft ales, this would be a great place to start. Besides, when else will you ever be able to say that you sipped upon Seven Wives? Gotta Love It!

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Foods pairings should include cool summer salads with seasonal fruit, goat’s cheese and a light honey lemon dressing or lamb kabobs with a tangy yogurt sauce on warm pita bread. The perfect booze pairing is a Kettle One chilled with a slice of lime. My mouth is simply watering at the prospect of how beautifully this beer will pair with summer cuisine. As always, thanks for tuning in and keep sending those comments and questions to kingjamesswann@gmail.com. Cheers!

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SanTan beer at Majerles or Cooperstown. Arrogant Butcher also offers some excellent choices including local favorites Sun Up, Sonoran and Grand Canyon. Roosevelt Tavern makes a fine stop after the game and always features some fun beers, as does Lost Leaf Gallery with a really nice selection of craft bottles. Pita Jungle, Greenhouse and Coach and Willies are all great stops as well.

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Some of you may not like to deal with the hassle of going to the game, dealing with traffic, parking and lines for the rest room (especially if you enjoy a couple of Fat Tires during the game). So you find a local bar and settle back to watch the Diamondbacks or your favorite team on the television. That’s okay, we have great beer for you there as well. Try Mushroom Mellow in North Phoenix or Tempe with an incredible selection of craft beer. Boulders on Broadway in Tempe is another great spot to catch the game at the bar, while enjoying everything from SKA Decadent to Lost Coast Great White. Taste of Tops in Tempe and Draw 10 are two places that always have a great selection of beer to choose from while you watch the game on their flat screen televisions. I could go on and on, but you get the point. Plenty of great places to watch the game and enjoy great beer.

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Many of us enjoy sitting at home watching the game in the comfort of our own favorite chair with a variety of beer close at hand in a cooler or refrigerator. This is truly the way to get what you want. Pyramid has just released their summer seasonal, Curve Ball; it doesn’t matter what level of ballplayer you are, this is one Curve Ball you can handle. A refreshing, lighter beer done in the Kolsch style, it’s very enjoyable to watch a game with. Finally, what may be the consummate baseball beer, Bell’s Oberon. We are fortunate in Arizona because we get this beer year round. However, in the rest of the country, Oberon is brewed and released specifically for the baseball season. Oberon Day this year was March 26th and the beer will last until late September, early October when it will fade with the World Series hopes of all but two teams. Beer is a great accompaniment to baseball. An easy sipping beer perfectly matches the pace of the game and no matter what you choose to drink, something just feels right about these two summer partners. Perhaps later in the summer, we can revisit this topic and look at great beers from the playoff cities. Until then, Play Ball!

AMERICAN IDIOT ALE Named Exclusive Craft Beer Sold at ASU Gammage. In celebration of the PROGRESSIVE® Broadway Across America – Arizona performances of AMERICAN IDIOT, SanTan Brewing Company and ASU Gammage have teamed up to define the flavor of a typical American idiot. From April 9-29, 2012 SanTan Brewing Company will offer theater and craft beer fans alike this limited edition AMERICAN IDIOT Ale. The crisp taste of this American west coast pale ale delivers a citrus hop character derived from hops grown in the Pacific Northwest with a balanced and firm caramel malt flavor. AMERICAN IDIOT Ale celebrates the “Do It Yourself” spirit of punk independence. SanTan Brewing took a traditional pale ale and turned it on its head with a huge injection of American west coast hops and nontraditional specialty malts.

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In addition to branding the AMERICAN IDIOT Ale, SanTan Brewing Company was named the exclusive craft beer of ASU Gammage offering canned Devil’s Ale and Hefeweizen to thirsty theater patrons. The AMERICAN IDIOT Ale will be available at SanTan Brewing Company and 10 other valley locations including Tavern on Mill, Macayo’s, Cadillac Ranch, Mellow Mushroom on Mill, Devil’s Advocate, Flanny’s Bar & Grill, Boulders on Broadway, Monti’s La Casa Vieja, The Vine on Elliot and Mucho Gusto. All locations are offering drink specials, discounts and other deals exclusively for AMERICAN IDIOT ticket holders so be sure to flash yours to your server!

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Thirsty Lion 2000 East Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe Marketplace Tempe, AZ 85281 Ask for: Fat Tire, Alaskan Amber, Oskar Blues Dale’s Pale Ale Yucca Tap Room 29 W. Southern Ave. Tempe 85282 Ask for: Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Bell’s Oberon, Left Hand Polestar Pils 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: Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat, New Belgium 1554, SKA Pinstripe Red

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MIM (the Music Instrument Theater) will be hosting a unique show on Wednesday April 18th at 7pm. If you like things that stray just a little from the beaten path, you should definitely give Caravan of Thieves a listen. Driving gypsy-jazz rhythms, acoustic guitars, upright bass, and violin lay the foundation for For a ‘gypsy-jazz-bohemian’ change of pace, catch Caravan of Thieves at the Music mesmerizing vocal harmonies and fantastic stories. The group Instrument Museum Wednesday April 18th. has been known to perform fun, four-part renditions of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.” If Django Reinhardt, the cast of Stomp, and the Beatles all had a party at Tim Burton’s house, Caravan of Thieves would be the band they would hire. MIM is located at 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. in Scottsdale. Check out www. caravanofthieves.com or www.theMIM.org for more information and tickets. Download a free song at www.caravanofthieves.com/freebie el Pedregal continues its wine and music festival on Sunday, April 15th with a FREE concert by award winning saxophonist, Dominic Amato. Amato performs a highly energetic and expertly mastered magnetic tapestry of smooth jazz saxophone. Amato is a bandleader that intertwines the voice of his instrument with interesting layers of rhythms and harmonies. Performing with Amato will be Will Gaines on Bass, Ira King on Drums, Kendall Gilder on Guitar and Louie Higuera on Keyboards. El Pedregal Shops & Dining is located at 34505 N. Scottsdale Rd. in Scottsdale.

Garbage unveiled “Blood For Poppies,” on www.garbage.com as a free download. “We decided to give the track to our fans first,” said the members of Garbage. “We’ve always had the most amazingly loyal fans, and we wanted to show them just how much they mean to us by setting it free to them first.” “Blood For Poppies” is the first single from the bands highly anticipated album Not Your Kind Of People, which is due out on May 15th. On April 21st for Record Store Day, Garbage will release “Blood For Poppies” on a limited edition, white vinyl 7-inch that will feature the track and an exclusive remix by drummer Butch Vig. April 12th, 2012 - April 18th, 2012 AZWeeklyMagazine.com

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Competition begins at 4pm Judging begins at 8pm Award Presentation at 9pm

COORDINATORBlonde RAVEN LOCAL CELEBRITY JUDGES: Brian Pulido Writer/Producer/Director (Heidi) Clarissa Jenkins

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Thursday Ahwatukee CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd.: Nineball. www. ckgrill.com Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)8530395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: Justin Wright & High Octane. www.waddellslonghorncorral.com Cave Creek Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 488-9118, 6811 E. Cave Creed Rd.: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd.: Casey & Dean. www. cocomojoes.com Harold’s Corral (480) 488-1906, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd.: AZ Blues Project. www.haroldscorral.com Chandler Jersey’s Tavern and Grill (480) 7059700, 5945 W. Ray Rd.: Shawn Johnson. www.jerseystavern.com Phoenix The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N 32nd St.: ‘56. www.thebloozebar.com Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101: Javier and Gravedad. www.bluemartinilounge.com Char’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave.: Lady J. www.charshastheblues.com Copper Blues (480) 791-5005, 50 W. Jefferson St.: Voodoo Swing. www.copperblueslive.com

Apache Junction Jake’s-O-Mine (480) 982-8608, 1985 W. Apache Trail: Plowd. www.jakes-omine.com Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)8530395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: Justin Wright & High Octane. www.waddellslonghorncorral.com Cave Creek Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 488-9118, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com

Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St & Roosevelt: Otherly Love, Golden Boots and Make My Baby. www. thelostleaf.org Steel Horse Saloon (602) 942-8778, 1818 W. Bell Rd., Suite 100: High N’ Tight. www.steelhorsesaloon.com

Chandler Jersey’s Tavern and Grill (480) 7059700, 5945 W. Ray Rd.: Kung Fu Grip. www.jerseystavern.com

Scottsdale The Roxy Lounge (480) 970-1222, 7443 E. 6th Ave.: Knock-Out w/ Kush County and Kommon. www.theroxyaz.com

Florence Moonshine Willy’s (480) 570-4711, 20585 E Price (Station) Rd.: Dually Stoned. www.moonshinewillys.com

Surprise High Octane Lounge (623) 975-6832, 13420 W. Bell Rd., Suite 140 (N.E. Corner of Bell Rd. and Grand Ave.): DJ Avila. www.highoctaneaz.com

Fountain Hills Jazz in the Hills / The Fire Side Grill/ Holiday Inn (480) 816-8806, 12800 N. Suaguaro Blvd.: Floote Prints. 7:309:30pm. www.jazzinthehills.info Glendale Donna Jean’s Libations (623) 979-7036, 6676 W. Bell Rd.: Dung Heep. Blue Note Alliance and Danger Paul. www.donnajeanslibations.com

Hazelwood’s First Place (602) 9572462, 3626 E. Indian School Rd.: James Parks. www.hazelwoodsfirstplace.com

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: Marshall Reign. www.tobysmesa.com

Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St & Roosevelt: Heavy Horses. www. thelostleaf.org

Phoenix The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N 32nd St.: Metal Shop featuring Pete Cummings. www.thebloozebar.com Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101: Ashley Red. www. bluemartinilounge.com Char’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave.: Soul Power. www. charshastheblues.com

Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St.: Franz Nicolay. www.thesailinn.com

Copper Blues (480) 791-5005, 50 W. Jefferson St.: Easton Ashe. www.copperblueslive.com

Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave.,(Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): Blunt Club. www. yuccatap.com

Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd.: KC Blues Band (District Stage) and David & Amy (AMC Fountain). www. shopdesertridge.com

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Duck and Decanter (602) 274-5429, 1651 E. Camelback Rd.: Eric Ramsey. 5:30-8:30pm. www.duckanddecanter. com

Ahwatukee Cactus Jack’s (480) 753-4733, 4747 E. Elliot Rd.: The Cover Ups. www.cactusjacksbaraz.net

Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St.: Scattered Guts, Flying Donkey Punch, Talk to Sheep, St. Madness, Genocaust and Envenom. www.joesgrotto.com

Thunderbird Roadhouse (602) 4396800, 3549 W. Thunderbird Rd.: Porch Dawgs.

Mesa O’Kelley’s (480) 756-6069, 2120 W. Guadalupe Rd.: Strangeland. www. okelleysbar.com

Tempe Canteen Tequila Bar (480) 773-7135, 640 S. Mill Ave.: Acoustic Music from 5:30 to 7:30pm. www.canteentequilabar. com

Ice House Tavern (602) 244-1179, 3855 E. Thomas Rd.: Parker King (BCB Music), Jared Kolesar and The Locals. www. icehousetavernphx.com

Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd.: The Crown Kings. www. cocomojoes.com

Hard Rock Café (602) 261-7625, 201 E. Washington St.: Burnin’ Phoenix. www. hardrock.com

Thunderbird Roadhouse (602) 4396800, 3549 W. Thunderbird Rd.: Hillbilly Barbeque Band.

CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd.: Chuck E. Baby. www.ckgrill.com

Hazelwood’s First Place (602) 9572462, 3626 E. Indian School Rd.: Daylon Greer. www.hazelwoodsfirstplace.com

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Tempe Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St.: The Sugar Thieves, Banana Gun, Ghetto Cowgirl, Hot Coffee and Future Loves Past. www.thesailinn.com Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy: Hello Swindon (District Stage) and Michael V. (B&N Fountain). www.tempemarketplace.com Tempe Tavern (602) 625-1336, 1810 E. Apache Blvd.: Tramps & Thieves and Tom Gillam. www.tempetavern.com

Saturday Ahwatukee CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd.: Rust. www. ckgrill.com Apache Junction Jake’s-O-Mine (480) 982-8608, 1985 W. Apache Trail: Plowd. www.jakes-omine.com Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)8530395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: Justin Wright & High Octane. www.waddellslonghorncorral.com Cave Creek Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 488-9118, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd.: The Crown Kings. www. cocomojoes.com Chandler Jersey’s Tavern and Grill (480) 7059700, 5945 W. Ray Rd.: Zimis. www. jerseystavern.com Florence Moonshine Willy’s (480) 570-4711,

20585 E Price (Station) Rd.: Dually Stoned. www.moonshinewillys.com Glendale Donna Jean’s Libations (623) 979-7036, 6676 W. Bell Rd.: The Earps, The Blue Rose Band and Tell Me About the Rabbits. www.donnajeanslibations.com Mesa O’Kelley’s (480) 756-6069, 2120 W. Guadalupe Rd.: League of Forgotten Saints. www.okelleysbar.com Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: Marshall Reign. www.tobysmesa.com Phoenix The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N 32nd St.: I Don’t Know (Ozzy tribute) and Metal Elvis. www.thebloozebar.com Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101: Ashley Red. www. bluemartinilounge.com Char’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave.: Glyde. www.charshastheblues.com Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd.: Knee Deep Experience (District Stage) and Hans Olson (AMC Fountain). www.shopdesertridge.com Duck and Decanter (602) 274-5429, 1651 E. Camelback Rd.: Mark Berry & Jerry Olson. 1-4pm. www.duckanddecanter.com Hard Rock Café (602) 261-7625, 201 E. Washington St.: Crisis. www.hardrock. com Ice House Tavern (602) 244-1179, 3855 E. Thomas Rd.: Hidebehind CD release. www.icehousetavernphx.com Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St.: None Will Rise, Killing Spree, An Early Fall and Shrapnel. www. joesgrotto.com Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St & Roosevelt: Joe Myers. www. thelostleaf.org Steel Horse Saloon (602) 942-8778, 1818 W. Bell Rd., Suite 100: High N’ Tight. www.steelhorsesaloon.com Surprise High Octane Lounge (623) 975-6832, 13420 W. Bell Rd., Suite 140 (N.E. Corner of Bell Rd. and Grand Ave.): Rue Morgue. www.highoctaneaz.com Tempe Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St.: Oak Creek Band, Seel CD release and Kommon Mesure. www.thesailinn. com Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy: Pete Pancrazi (B&N Fountain). www.tempemarketplace.com Tempe Tavern (602) 625-1336, 1810 E. Apache Blvd.: Haffo w/ special guests. www.tempetavern.com Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave.,(Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): Knesset, O’Henry, Field Tripp, Dearspeak and 88 MPH. www.yuccatap.com

Concert Venues 910 LIVE (480) 966-0707, 910 N. McClintock Dr., Tempe: April 14th: Metalhead Fest VI April 19th: Paganfest featuring Turisas, Adavant, Arkonh (Russia), In Peril, Shadows of Oblivion and Phoenix & Dragon April 20th: Japhy’s Descent “Moon Noon” release show www.910liveaz.com ASU Kerr Cultural Center (480) 9653434, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale: April 12th: SCC Jazz Orchestra www.asukerr.com Canyon Moon Ranch (520) 868-9711, 20585 E. Price, Florence: April 12th: Country Thunder: Wade Brown, Eli Young Band, Craig Morgan and Dierks Bentley April 13th: Country Thunder: Sara Jean Kelley, Steve Holy, Sawyer Brown, Kellie Pickler, Jake Owen w/ Big & Rich w/ special guest Cowboy Troy and Bradley Gaskin April 14th: Country Thunder: The Roys, The Farm, Neal McCoy, Joe Nichols, Thompson Square and Blake Shelton April 15th: Country Thunder: Casey James, JT Hodgesm Brett Eldredge, Phil Vassar, The Band Perry and Alan Jackson www.arizona.countrythunder.com Celebrity Theatre (602) 267-1600, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: April 13th: Johnny Rivers April 14th: Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko, Mayday, Prozak, Stevie Stone and Machine Gun Kelly www.celebritytheatre.com Chandler Center for the Arts (480) 7822680, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler: April 14th: Chandler Symphony Orchestra: Chamber Series April 14th: Marvin Goldstein and Vanessa Joy www.chandlercenter.org Club Congress (520) 622-8848 or 800722-8848, 311 E. Congress St., Tucson: April 12th: Opti Club presents Housse de Racket April 13th: Mossferatu and Talk-Sik April 15th: Mike Doughty April 15th: Tucson Roller Derby Free After Party w/ Los Pork Torta April 18th: Borgore April 20th: Spring Formal Day 2 w/ Big Freedia and the Divas April 21st: Club Crawl w/ Blind Divine, The Gallery, Signals, American Android, Elmo Kirwood and Ladylike www.hotelcongress.com/club Club Red/Red Owl (480) 496-4733, 2155 E. University Dr., Tempe: April 14th: Authority Zero and Rhythm & Boone April 15th: A$AP Rocky April 21st: Don Kennedy and Homegrown Emcees www.clubredrocks.com Comerica Theatre (602) 379-2800, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix: (Formerly Dodge Theatre) April 13th: Eddie Vedder April 20th: Florence & the Machine w/ Blood Orange

The Compound Grill (480) 557-9087, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale: April 13th: McDowell Mountain Music Festival April 14th: McDowell Mountain Music Festival April 15th: McDowell Mountain Music Festival April 19th: Nick Moss and the Flip Tops April 20th: “Tie” One on for Autism April 21st: Metal Elvis & the Monsters of Rock www.thecompoundgrill.com Crescent Ballroom 308 N. 2 Ave., Phoenix: April 12th: Neon Indian and Friends April 13th: Face to Face (acoustic) April 14th: Chairlift April 15th: DJ Shane Kennedy and Squeeze April 17th: M. Ward w/ Firehose April 18th: Manchester Orchestra w/ The Sheepdogs April 19th: The Revival Tour 2012 April 20th: Cover the Crescent “420 Edition” w/ Nirvana, The Doors, Bob Marley and Steve Miller Band April 21st: Big Freedia & the Divas April 22nd: Girl in a a Coma www.crescentphx.com nd

Fox Theatre (520) 624-1515, 17 W. Congress St., Tucson: April 14th: UA Steel www.foxtucsontheatre.org Jobing.com Arena (623) 772-3800, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale: May 18th: Rammstein September 25th: Red Hot Chili Peppers www.jobingarena.com Marquee Theatre (480) 829-0607. 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe: April 14th: Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band (New date; tickets for 3/16 will be honored.) April 16th: James w/ Elizaveta April 17th: Garbage April 22nd: Escape the Fate, Attack Attack, The Word Alive, Secrets and Mest www.luckymanonline.com Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: April 12th: Aaron Karo April 13th: Army of Light, February State CD release, Seconds to Breathe and Smasht April 14th: New Jersey (Bon Jovi tribute) and Rock Lobster April 15th: Metalhead April 18th: Herb N’ Life, 4th Remedi, Miki Oi, Kush County and Natural Vibrations April 19th: DJ Benzi, Silver Medallion, Black Cards and Hyper Crush April 20th: Reynaldo Moreno and Smasht April 21st: Transistors, Guitar Wolf and Rock Lobster April 22nd: Edisun, Love and a .38 and Metalhead www.martiniranchaz.net Mesa Amphitheatre (480) 644-2560, 263 N. Center St., Mesa: April 28th: U-Fest: Godsmack, Staind, Chevelle, Janus, Aranda, Egypt Central and more www.mesaamp.com MIM Music Theater (480) 476-8000, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix: April 13th: Suzanne Vega April 14th: Arizona Chamber Orchestra: Season Finale April 15th: Amber Wagner, Soprano April 16th: UA School of Music: CrossTalk and the World Music Gang April 18th: Caravan of Thieves April 21st: Jazz Jam Session and Jam Under the Stars April 22nd: Jazz Jam Session

www.themim.org Orpheum Theater (Flagstaff) (928) 556-1580, 15 W. Aspen St., Flagstaff: April 12th: Crowbar & Prong April 13th: Borgore April 18th: M. Ward w/ Firehose April 19th: Pato Banton & The Now Generation w/ Natural Vibrations April 20th: Bob Marley Cover Up April 22nd: Explosions in the Sky www.orpheumpresents.com Orpheum Theater (Phoenix) (602) 262-7272, 203 W, Adams St., Phoenix: April 12th – 15th: Rock of Ages April 18th: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds April 20th – 21st: The Legend of Zelda: Zymphony of the Goddesses April 22nd: Feist www.orpheum-theater.com Rhythm Room (602) 265-4842, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix: April 12th: Pontiak April 13th: Big Nick & the Gila Monsters April 14th: (Prime time show) George Bowman and Badboyz featuring Lucius Parr April 14th: (Early show) ACLU Fundraiser w/ Repeat Offenders April 15th: Chris Duarte April 16th: Frankie Rose and Dive Chandails April 17th: Tiger & Woods, William Reed, Sean Watson, Jared Allan and Jake Goldsmith April 18th: Boom Chick April 19th: Nick Heward & the Elements of Style April 20th: Cold Shott & the Hurricane Horns April 21st: (Prime Time show) Bad News Blues Band w/ Long John Hunter April 21st: (Early show) Mighty Mojo Prohets April 22nd: Wayne “The Train” Hancock www.rhythmroom.com Rialto Theatre (520) 740-1000, 318 E. Congress St., Tucson: April 13th: TechN9ne, Machine Gun Kelly, Krizz Kaliko, Mayday, Prozak and Stevie Stone April 16th: Garbage April 17th: St. Vincent and Tune-Yards April 18th: James w/ Elizaveta April 20th: Andrew Bird w/ Laura Marling April 21st: Spring Club Crawl w/ Chali n2a, Shaun Harris and The Project www.rialtotheatre.com The Rogue Bar (480) 947-3580, 423 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale: April 12th: The Plurals (MI), Margate (CA), Throb Zombie and Deer Leader April 13th: Cupcake April 14th: Bradon Decker, Bad Lucy, The The Haymarket Squares and Driftwood Singers April 15th: Sir Hacksaw, Rock Steady and The Al Gore Rhythm Nation April 16th: North, Alcest and Fanpath April 17th: Anomalous Relics of Taylorium, Unconscious Minds and Clarice and the Lotion Baskets April 19th: Forward Down Reverse, There There, Topstitch and Poolside April 20th: Wolphpac, K Flyy, PaperMoney, Moe’z Art and Yasko April 21st: The Iris. myspace.com/theroguebar Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) 994-2787, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale: April 15th: Virginia G. Piper Piano Series: Bryan Wallick www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Skrappy’s (623) 334-0010, 191 E. Toole Ave., Tucson: April 14th: Same Old Story, Title Fight, Ape Kill Ape, Self Defense and Death By Routine April 20th: Eyes Set to Kill, Awaken the Empire and Ashes of a Fallen Hero myspace.com/skrappys

Skye Restaurant and Lounge (520) 358-4287, 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Dr., Peoria: April 13th: The Piano Man Unplugged: Acpoustic Billy Joel & Elton John April 13th: The Rising “Born to Run”: The Springsteen Tribute April 14th: The Rising “Born to Run”: The Springsteen Tribute April 15th: A Tribute to the Legends of Country Music April 17th: The Wrecking Crew April 20th: Green ToDay: A Tribute to Green Day April 21st: Stewart & The Stones: A Tribute to Rod Stewart & The Rolling Stones April 22nd: Beyond the Barricades: A Night at the Muscials www.skye-restaurant.com Solar Culture (520) 884-0874, 31 E. Toole Ave., Tucson: April 17th: Hans Christian April 19th: Christine Fentz http://solarculture.org Tempe Center for the Arts (480) 350-2822, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe: April 13th: Lakeshore Jazz Series: Conrad Herwig April 13th: Bully Mammoth April 14th: Lynda Exley and Conrad J. Storad April 15th: Sonoran Chamber Music: Cello Recital

April 17th: Performance with a View: ASU Percussion Ensemble April 20th: Music Under the Stars www.tempe.gov/tca U.S. Airways Center (602) 379-7800, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix: May 4th: Mana May 15th: Roger Waters: The Wall Live June 16th: Van Halen w/ Kool & the Gang August 29th: Neil Diamond October 2nd: Jason Mraz w/ Christina Perri October 16th: Madonna www.usairwayscenter.com Underground/Nile Theatre (480) 559-5859, 105 W. Main St., Mesa: April 15th: Comeback Kid and The Royalty April 16th: Redeemer Leaders April 17th: Creations and Bermuda April 18th: Affiance and Fit for a King April 20th: That Damn Fest April 21st: That Damn Fest April 22nd: Kill Paradise www.niletheater.com

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April 27th: Celtic Woman May 6th: John Mayer May 9th: Creed May 14th: Snow Patrol w/ Ed Sheeran May 18th: El Tri May 21st: Daughtry June 15th: Scorpions w/ Tesla www.livenation.com

Club Red

2155 E. University, Tempe • 480-CLUB-RED • www.ClubRedRocks Located at the SW Corner of University Drive and Loop 101 in Tempe

SAT 4/14 • 7 pm • 21+

THR 4/26 • 8 pm • 21+

Rhythm and Booze show. Plus Fat Tree, 2 Tone Lizard Kings, Eye of Fire, Inept Hero, Look Out Look and more.

Dubtonic Kru is coming to Club Red Get ready for a rare and eclectic mix of roots reggae and explosive dub instrumental

Authority Zero Dubtonic Kru DUAL STAGES • $15–$20 THR 4/12 • 9:00 pm • 18+

Electro RageFest

dub/reggae • $15–$20 THR 4/19 • 9 pm • 18+

J-STALiN

DJ Heinl, The Pilot and DJ McBoy spin the hottest new Electronic Dance Music!

Vibrant with personality, J. Stalin is a mischievous wise-ass with a unique street smart charisma.

EDM / Rave • $8–$10 FRI 4/13 • 8 pm • All Ages

Oakland Hip-Hop • $15 THR 4/19 • 9 pm • 18+

STALLEY

CHET HAZE

Stalley provides a refreshing dose of urban street realism: Paint loud, Car loud, can you feel the Bass?

Tom Hank's emcee son knows how to spin hot music. He is an artist, musician and singer.

A$AP ROCKY

DOM KENNEDY

Hip-Hop • $FREE$ SUN 4/15 • 8 pm • All Ages

hIp-hOp • Red Owl SAT 4/21 • 8 pm • All Ages "Dom Kennedy‘s buzz is, well, beyond buzz at this point, and it outright making noise."

Hot young artist out of New York City who is burning up the scene with his talent and energy.

Hip-Hop • $28 THR 4/12 FRI 4/13 FRI 4/13 SAT 4/14 SUN 4/15 WED 4/18 THR 4/19 THR 4/19 FRI 4/20 SAT 4/21 SAT 4/21 SUN 4/22 SUN 4/22 THR 4/26 SAT 4/27 SAT 4/28 SAT 4/28

Electro RagerFest Keep it WEST Fest STALLEY AUTHORITY ZERO ASAP Rocky Lomannis J-Stalin CHET HAZE AZAOD 4/20 Event DOM KENNEDY Home Grown MCs Action Bronson Gorilla Battle of the Band DUBTONIC KRU CURREN$Y FUTURE SOUL DUB NATION

THR 5/3 FRI 5/4 FRI 5/4 SAT 5/5 SAT 5/5 SUN 5/6 SUN 5/6 TUE 5/8 SAT 5/12 FRI 5/18 FRI 5/18 SAT 5/19 SUN 5/20 SUN 5/20 WED 5/23 THR 5/24 FRI 5/25

Hip-Hop • $20–$22

PATO BANTON Dr. BONES BACARDI Special Event Marmalade Skies Home Grown MCs Music Makers Rock Camp Gorilla Battle of the Band DEVIN The DUDE Teratoma CD Release Nightlight Presents Earwest CD Release Stateline Tanya Morgan • Pigeon John Vertigo Venus ACROSS TUNDRAS ANDRE NICKATINA The GRASS is GREENER

SAT 5/26 SUN 6/3 TUE 6/5 FRI 6/8 THR 6/9 SAT 6/23 SUN 6/24 SAT 6/30 FRI 7/6 FRI 7/13 SAT 7/28

FUTURE SOUL Gorilla Battle of the Band YO GOTTI RICK DERRINGER Wayne Wonder • Junior Reed Stateline Vale of PNATH FREQUIS KEEL Days of the New GORILLA Final Battle

Bands / Promoters: Call 480-258-2733 or email to booking@clubredrocks.com to check on available dates.

Show Details at www.clubredrocks.com

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CARNIVAL OF THIEVES Performing Live at MIM April 18th Driving gypsy-jazz rhythms, acoustic guitars, upright bass, and violin lay the foundation for mesmerizing vocal harmonies and fantastic stories. Carnival Of Thieves has been known to perform fun, four-part renditions of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.” If Django Reinhardt, the cast of Stomp, and the Beatles all had a party at Tim Burton’s house, Caravan of Thieves would be the band they would hire.

The group started with a married couple- Fuzz and Carrie Sangiovanni, (guitar, vocals, various percussive “instruments”) writing and performing as a duo. “It started as a romantic, bohemian vision of a couple making music, performing on the road, in parks, venues, traveling around and avoiding responsibility as much as possible,” says Fuzz. In the spring of 2008, Fuzz and Carrie extended their family to include fiery violinist Ben Dean and double bass madman, Brian Anderson completing their colorful vision. Since then, the four of them ran away from home and never looked back.

Showtime: 7pm. Tickets: $20, $25. For more information and to purchase tickets, please call 480.478.6000 or visit www. theMIM.org

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THIRD ANNUAL TEQUILAZONA! COMING TO TEMPE Saturday, April 14th 6 - 9 p.m. Friends of Public Radio Arizona hosts the 3rd annual Tequilazona!, a social fundraising event that combines the sights, sounds and tastes of the Southwest. More than 500 guests can sample an array of premium

Local restaurants from Tempe Marketplace will be set up on site providing tequila-paired appetizers and various food items for guests to enjoy. For more information about Tequilazona, including how to purchase tickets, please visit the website, www.tequilazona. com. General admission tickets are $45/ea. The Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway Tempe, AZ 85281

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It takes 1/5th of a second to fall in love. Cash In Your Closet. Warmer weather means it’s time to switch your closet from winter wear to spring and summer staples. Turn last year’s fashions into cash at one of the Valley’s consignment shops, or trade them in for styles more suiting this season. The LocalLily.com Go To Guide {Spring 2012} is full of my handpicked favorite resale shops offering clothing and accessories for kids, guys, and of course ladies too. My Sister’s Closet has five Valley locations that offer enormous collections of brand name apparel and accessories. Well Suited Men’s Resale makes sure that guys look good too, and are located adjacent to the at Town & Country and Lincoln Village My Sister’s

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Monsterland Bar & Grill Grand Opening Aghhh real monsters! The real freaks come out on Friday the 13ths to scare the willies out of those who try to party in downtown Mesa. Yes, downtown Mesa, that huge suburban area east of Phoenix where a large population of Republicans and old timers live and rule. Perhaps things are a-changin in good old East Val because old town Mesa is attempting to bring in a younger, more adventurous crowd by allowing Monsterland Bar and Grill to open on one of the most superstitious days of the year. In the fall, when kids dress as Disney heroes and adults dress as sluts, Monsterland becomes a two-story haunted attraction with expensive animatronics and Hollywood FX that supposedly evokes fear in the hearts of those who venture within its walls. In the off season, however, the spooky décor and tone of the venue remain to offer patrons something other than sand, beach umbrellas, and swanky lounge accessories to look at after consuming numerous shots of liquor and pints of beer. All of a sudden that giant, artificial monster may jump from the corner and start singing Nikki Minaj for all you know. That would be scary, indeed. So you may as well see what this monstrous bar has to offer and what sorts of local brews and specialty cocktails are flowing from their bar. Such a quirky place calls for some anachronistic jams. Live music performed by the 8Teaze will [re]kindle your love for Billy Idol and Duran Duran making you do a little shuffle shuffle across their brand new dance floor. Make your scuff marks while the wax is still fresh. Friday, April 13th. 7pm. 18 W Main. Free

Tequilazona at Tempe Marketplace Any time you involve tequila in your nighttime affairs, something magical seems to happen--and when I use

the word magical, I don’t necessary mean good. Let’s of course hope that you have an adventurous night filled with new experiences, fun, and perhaps even amor but in order for you to encounter the magic, you must be risky and just take the shot. Shots of tequila can either feel wonderful and warm sliding down your throat or awful, leaving a burning sensation that tickles your esophagus until you shoot down some cerveza to clear way for more. Either way, if a shot of tequila is presented to you, it’s really hard to say no, especially when that shot has good breeding behind it like Don Julio or Milagro. Tequila! If you’re someone who can stand the taste of distilled blue agave juice, bring your valor to Tempe Marketplace this Saturday to support Public Radio Arizona. With your entrance-fee-donation, you’ll have the opportunity to sample some of finest premium tequila available as well as partake in the delicious snacks provided by Tempe Marketplace’s best. There will also be live Latin music by Sonan and salsa dancing (Ow! Ow!). If you’re not down with downing shots of tequila, other beverages with the nectar will be available. Buy your tickets in advance or spend $15 more at the door, however, keep in mind that it is a fundraiser. Saturday, April 14th. 6 pm – 9 pm. 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. www.tequilazona.com. $45-$60.

Got a hot event? Grand opening? Cool new promotion? Undiscovered gem? Please write to Evelyn at Nightowl@azweeklymagazine.com to possibly be featured here each week. Please include pictures when possible.

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public. For example, simple suspensions were added to the original rigid frames of the racing bikes in the early 1930s, leading to the swinging-fork rearsuspensions that became standard on motorcycles in the late 1950s.

THE EVOLUTION OF MOTORCROSS The first motorcycles, called Motorrad, came off the production line of the German engineers Hildebrand and Wolfmüller in 1894. In Britain, the first off-road motorcycle event, then called ‘scrambling,’ was run in 1924 at Camberly, Surry. ‘Scrambling’ races became very popular throughout Great Britain, with teams competing from Britain’s

motorcycle manufacturers: Rudge, Matchless, the A. J. Stevens Company (now known as AJS), Norton, and the Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA). The motorcycles used in all these off-road races were little different from street models of the time. Competition for an edge in these races led to technical improvements in the motorcycles that were eventually incorporated in the models sold to the

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In 1952, the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), which had become the international governing body for motorcycling, began a European Championship in motocross for cycles with 500 cc engines — a World Championship was begun in 1957. A separate World Championship for cycles with 250 cc engines was begun in 1962. Two-stroke engines became winners in this category, with light and agile models from motorcycle manufacturers Husqvarna in Sweden, Greeves in England, and CZ in the former Czechoslovakia. The two-stroke engine became the standard for motocross racing. Motocross came to the US in 1966 when Torsten Hallman, the Swedish champion, demonstrated the sport in an exhibition event in Simi Valley, California. In US events over the next dozen years, the European stars continued to win, with no American challengers.

Japanese motorcycle companies challenged the European makers for motocross race dominance in the late 1960s. In the 1970 World Championship, a Suzuki 250 cc model became the first non-European motorcycle to win first place in any World competition. In 1975, the World Championship for 125 cc models was begun, and was also dominated by Japanese machines. The popularity of motocross exploded in the US in the 1970s. In 1972, the first American stadium motocross event was held in the Los Angeles Coliseum. American riders, though, did not begin winning in international motocross races until well into the 1980s. Before 1980, the standard motocross bike had a two-stroke, air-cooled engine and a twin-shock rear suspension. From 1980 on, water-cooled engines began to appear in motocross races, along with single-shock rear suspensions. By the year 2000, four-stroke engines had become the new thing in motocross racing, introduced by European cycle builders like KTM, Husqvarna and Husaberg. This advance led to odd combinations of cycles racing in the same category, such categories defined only by displacement, but now distorted by the increased four-

Several offshoots from motocross racing have become popular, moving motocross from the original concept of backcountry scrambling to indoor stadiums — these are events like Supercross, Arenacross and Supermoto, where motocross bikes race on both pavement and dirt over beams, jumps and obstacles. Other vehicles have begun racing on motocross tracks, including four-wheeled all-terrain vehicles in ATV/Quad Motocross and mini-bikes in Mini-Motocross. Freestyle Motocross (FMX) is a stadium event that has no racing at all — winners are picked by the quality of their acrobatic stunts with a motocross bike while riding

over obstacles and jumps. Finally, some people have taken the sport back to its roots, with Vintage Motocross, where riders race on motorcross bikes that predate 1975.

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