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2nd Annual Barranquilla’s Carnival in Arizona, The Celebration Continues Join this great cultural celebration originated from the Colombian Caribbean coast. Become a “currambero” and enjoy an unforgettable party Barranquilla-style. We invite you to dance and enjoy with all your family in the 2nd Annual Barranquilla’s Carnival in Arizona.
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Barranquilla, a land of colorful and joyful people. Its carnival, with more than a century of tradition has transcended borders as the most representative cultural celebration of Colombia. The 2nd Annual Barranquilla’s Carnival in Arizona pays homage to this colorful festivity filled with music and tradition on Sunday April 22nd from 4 to 10 PM. A celebration for the whole community that will be taking place in a spectacular venue, The Icehouse, a historic building located in Downtown Phoenix, setting the atmosphere for an unforgettable night. Come with the whole family and be a part of the tradition. Let the spirit of the Carnival transport you to one of the best festivals in the world. Produced by Ces’t Tout Entertaimentand with the collaboration of Colombianos en Arizona, the 2nd Annual Barranquilla’s Carnival in Arizona pretends to preserve and showcase all of the culture, folklore and legacy that the Carnival encompasses. “We want to present those attending The 2nd Annual Barranquilla’s Carnival in Arizona the best of an exceptional party. For that, we will be presenting different exponents of the most representative genres of Colombian and tropical music as it is done on the famous Festival of Orchestras that takes place over the last two days of the Carnival in Barranquilla, and where musicians of different parts of the world compete for the grand prize calledCongo de Oro. That’s what we want to show the public, great-quality music.” Said Camilo Moreno who serves as Creative Director at Ces’t
However, the best will be the surprises, and there will be many at the musical level, but it won’t only be a day full of music and celebration, you can also delight your palate with tantalizing Colombian food. So do not let anyone tell you about it, and as they say in Barranquilla: ¡Quien lo vive esquien lo goza!
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Tout Entertaiment and is a member of the band Jaleo, who are widely-known in the Valley of the Sun. Moreno continued saying that the most important objective was to preserve this celebration for the generations to come. “The mission of this project that started three years ago, comes from the desire of a group of musicians to preserve the artistic legacy of the Carnival, and pass-on to our children the love for our culture. Our main goal is to become the official entity in charge of bringing this festivity to the whole nation including Arizona.”
For general information about The 2nd Annual Barranquilla’s Carnival in Arizona, contact Ces’t Tout Entertainment’s Creative Director, Camilo Moreno at 480-329-4318 or by e-mail at Camilo.moreno@cesttoutentertainment.com
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A TASTE OF GREECE 2012! CLASSIC CELEBRATION OF FOOD, DANCE, AND FUN FOR ALL Yassou! Join us as we go back to where it all began for a celebration of Greek culture at the 29th Annual A TASTE OF GREECE. April 27, 28 & 29 at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 2716 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler. Serving up tasty treats fit for the Gods, A TASTE
Bringing a slice of Greece back to Chandler, A TASTE OF GREECE blends together the historical ancient times of Greek culture with today’s Modern Age in a classic celebration of community and heritage. St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church transforms into a mini “Greek Village” to host festivities from 5 pm to 10pm, on Friday, 11 pm to 10pm on Saturday and 11 pm to 7 pm on Sunday, with all proceeds benefitting St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church and related philanthropic activities and community charities. Affordable family fun, a three dollar admission charge allows guests to experience all of the
magic and splendor of a vacation in Greece without ever leaving the valley, complete with the sights, sounds and delicacies found in a far-away village.
powdered sugar) Loukoumathes (pastry puffs sweetened with honey and sprinkled with cinnamon), are also available for snacking or to take home.
Without a doubt the highlight of the three-day festival, is the delicious array of mouth watering time-honored delicacies that will satisfy any appetite. Weeks prior to the event, several dozen church volunteers work to hand-prepare favorite dishes such as Dolmathes (grapevine leaves stuffed with ground beef, seasoned rice and herbs), Spanakopita (thin filo dough filled with spinach and cheeses), souvlakia (shishkabob), and Pastichio (Greek lasagna, baked macaroni and ground beef covered in béchamel sauce), and more. Home- made pastries like Baklava (filo dough filled with nuts and spices), Kourabiedes (a rich, shortbreadlike cookies covered with
Greek music will fill the air, and performances by Greek Folk Dancers in authentic costumes promise to add to the atmosphere. For festival-goers who like to get involved, dance workshops. Shoppers will enjoy the “agora” marketplace offering arts and crafts, Greek imports, jewelry, CD’s, books and icons. For more information contact St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church 480-8993330. www.atasteofgreeceaz.com
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OF GREECE offers a “must not miss” weekend celebration with traditional Greek foods, Greek imports, live Greek music, folk dancing, Kids Fun Zone, and so much more.
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Following the advice of a book entitled How to Succeed in Business a young window-cleaner, J. Pierrepont Finch, begins a meteoric rise from the mail-room to Vice President of Advertising at the World-Wide Wicket Company. Finch’s unorthodox and morally-questionable business practices jeopardize not only his career but also his romance with secretary Rosemary Pilkington. With a beloved score by Frank Loesser, is packed with hit standards such as “I Believe in You,” “Happy to Keep His Dinner Warm,” “The Company Way,” “Been a Long Day,” “Rosemary,” and “Brotherhood of Man.”
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American Idiot Presented By ASU Gammage at ASU Gammage April 24-29 Tuesday - Friday 7:30pm Saturday 2:00pm and 7:30pm Sunday 1:00pm and 6:30pm Direct from Broadway, the smashhit musical AMERICAN IDIOT tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. Based on Green Day’s GRAMMY®
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DANCE COMPANY CELEBRATES BRAZILIAN CULTURE DanceBrazil
Thursday, April 26, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2012, 8 p.m.
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For 35 years, DanceBrazil has thrilled audiences across the United States and throughout the world with its dazzling artistry inspired by the cultural tapestry of Brazil. The New York-based company’s dancers and musicians perform a unique fusion of Afro-Brazilian movement, contemporary dance and Capoeira, the daring martial-arts dance that evolved in colonial Brazil as a means of resisting enslavement. Highly theatrical and athletic, Capoeira is characterized by
its swift and powerful kicks, jumps and acrobatic flips. DanceBrazil’s artistic director, Jelon Vieira, founded the company with the late Loremil Machado in 1977 as The Capoeiras of Bahia, later changing its name to DanceBrazil at the suggestion of legendary dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey. Vieira continues to teach Capoeira to people of all ages and from all walks of life in both Brazil and the United States. DanceBrazil will perform the Scottsdale premieres of two new dances choreographed by Vieira: Batuke, a heart-pounding exploration of sound, rhythm and movement; and Imfazwe, a high-energy work propelled by the traditional and contemporary connotations of war, fighting and dance. Scottsdale Center for the Performing
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Arts presents DanceBrazil on Thursday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. and Friday, April 27, at 8 p.m.Tickets are available for $39 and $49 online at www. ScottsdalePerformingArts.org or through the Patron Services Box Office at (480) 499-TKTS (8587). *FREE* Capoeira Workshop Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Check-in at 6:15 p.m.) Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater (Meet in the lobby) Admission: Free (Reservations required; limited to 40 participants) RSVP to Jeri Thompson at 480-8744638 or jthompson@sccarts.org Join DanceBrazil Capoeiristas as they guide you through the basic movements of Afro-Brazilian Capoeira. (Note: Wear workout clothing that allows for a full range of movement.
All levels are welcome, but participants should have some exposure to dance, sports or martial arts. Signed liability waiver required. Parents or legal guardians must sign the waiver for participants under the age of 18.) LOCATION AND PARKING Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7380 E. Second St. in downtown Scottsdale, four blocks south of Indian School Road and three blocks east of Scottsdale Road. Free parking is available in the public parking garage located to the west of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on Wells Fargo Avenue. Additional free parking is available at the Old Town Parking Corral at East Second Street and Brown Avenue and at the Civic Center Library parking garage located on Drinkwater Boulevard at East Second Street.
Saturday, May 5, 2012, 8 p.m. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
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Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts proudly presents Dianne Reeves on Saturday, May 5, at 8 p.m. Universally admired for her virtuosity, improvisational prowess and unique stylings, Dianne Reeves is widely considered the pre-eminent jazz vocalist in the world today. She received the Grammy Award for “Best Jazz Vocal Performance” for three consecutive recordings in 2001, 2002 and 2003 – a Grammy first in any vocal category. Reeves appeared in George Clooney’s Good Night, and Good Luck, the Academy Award-nominated film that chronicles Edward R. Murrow’s confrontation with Senator Joseph McCarthy. The soundtrack recording
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of Good Night, and Good Luck provided Reeves with her fourth “Best Jazz Vocal Performance” Grammy in 2006. Reeves has recorded and performed extensively with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. She also has recorded with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Daniel Barenboim and was a featured soloist with Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic. Reeves was the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s first creative chair for jazz and the first singer to perform at Walt Disney Concert Hall. In 2011, Reeves performed at the White House State Dinner honoring China’s President Hu Jintao, and she recently returned to the White House as the featured performer at the 2012 Governors’ Ball. Tickets are available for $39 and $49 online at www. ScottsdalePerformingArts.org or through the Patron Services Box Office at (480) 499-TKTS (8587).
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FILM! Stan Robinson, ScreenScene.org
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9 minutes of the new comedy from writer/director Whit Stillman. That is merely the amount of time it takes the viewer to come to the realization that the filmmaker has no intention whatsoever to tell a story that is even remotely cohesive. The only glue that holds this mess together is the act of being annoyed.” Grade: F
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.
lyn Echikunwoke and Carrie MacLemore) set out to change the maledominated environment of the Seven Oaks college campus and rescue their fellow students from depression, grunge and low standards of every kind. (PG-13 – 99 minutes)
‘Chimpanzee’ A 3-year-old chimpanzee is separated from his troop and is then adopted by a fully-grown male. Narrated by Tim Allen. (G – 75 minutes) Joseph: “You would have to be bananas to deny that ‘Chimpanzee’ is incredibly cute. But that does not mean that it is actually good. Even with a mere 75-minute runtime, the latest documentary from DisneyNature lacks enough material to fill up a feature-length film. Its scope is simply far too focused. Granted, this approach gives directors Alastair Fothergill and Mark Linfield an opportunity to form a fairy tale from their footage, but said fairy tale takes entirely too long to get to the point.” Grade: D
‘Damsels in Distress’ A trio of girls (Greta Gerwig, Mega-
Stan: “’Delightfully insane’ is the thought that comes to mind as the extremes in personality types are flawlessly presented by a talented cast of up and coming actors with a well chiseled script by writer/director Whit Stillman with my thought of keeping a tighter rein on one’s own personality eccentricities’.” Grade: C Randy: “‘Damsels in Distress’ features fine acting from a talented, relatively unknown cast. This would be an outstanding feature at a film festival, but for movie going audiences outside of the ‘art house,’ the non-stop dialogue and often-psychotic behavior by the lead characters may prove too much. The well-written script and perfect execution by the actors deserve accolades.” Grade: B+ Joseph: “‘Damsels in Distress’ is entertaining for about 9 minutes. Then it becomes insufferable for the remaining 90 minutes. However, it is not as if anything changes after those first
‘Jiro Dreams of Sushi’ A documentary on 85-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono, his business in the basement of a Tokyo office building and his relationship with his son and eventual heir Yoshikazu. (PG – 81 minutes) Stan: “I’ll never think of fish in the same way again after experiencing the fervor and creative expertise gathered over a lifetime of dedication by sushi master Jiro Ono to be the best at his chosen craft which hints at the underlying factor of defining one’s direction in living life.” Grade: C+ Randy: “One cannot help but like Jiro and his story. This rather humble man has lived out his dream and will be passing on his legacy to his grateful sons. It’s a warm-hearted documentary that will have you booking a flight to Japan to sample Jiro’s cuisine for
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with musicians like Bob Dylan and Joan Baez who spoke with their music during the peace moment of the 60s, director Kevin Macdonald takes
us on a journey of discovery as Bob Marley, like many of us at the time, secured a firm hold on our convictions.” Grade: B
‘The Lucky One’* A Marine (Zac Efron) travels to North Carolina after serving three tours in Iraq and searches for the unknown woman (Taylor Schilling) he believes was his good luck charm during the war. Based on the best-selling book of the same title by Nicholas Sparks. (PG-13 – 101 minutes) *Screened after deadline.
‘Marley’ The story of Bob Marley, a towering figure of musical history, whose music and message has transcended different cultures, languages and creeds to resonate around the world today as powerfully as when he was alive. (PG13 – 145 minutes) Stan: “Expecting the biographical documentary style to present a view of the legendary Bob Marley that many of us ‘boomers’ adopted along
tions, this laugh-out-loud funny, often hysterical comedy did not disappoint, not even for a minute. With a running time of just around two hours, there was not a dull moment. You will be reciting the one-liners and bits of this smartly written film. Sure, at times it feels like an infomercial for Steve Harvey’s book of the same name, but a funny infomercial it is.” Grade: A Joseph: “By acknowledging and subsequently playing with its own stereotypes, ‘Think Like a Man’ rises above most romantic comedies of its ilk. However, then it starts to take itself seriously. The first hour of director Tim Story’s new movie, which is based on a self-help book written by comedian Steve Harvey, includes plenty of self-referential nods to the most common clichés of its genre. It is an approach that is as fresh as it is funny. Unfortunately, the flick eventually falls into the very traps of which it had been making fun.” Grade: C
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‘Film Noir’ is a term coined by French movie critics for a style of American black & white films marked by a mood of pessimism, fatalism, and menace that evolved from the late 1930s until 1960.
Stan: “Before one thinks ‘another sports film’, think a film about life choices as this movie reminded me of the injury that ended my film production career at 61 years old and a question asked by a colleague if I could change that moment to avoid the injury would I, ‘Touchback’ reaffirmed my thought of I know where this current path has taken me, the other would be that unknown factor, will surely linger with you long after the closing credits roll and the screen fades to black…” Grade: B
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opportunity of a lifetime – the chance to go back and change history. (PG-13 – 118 minutes)
Joseph: “‘Marley’ is as moving as it is mesmerizing. That statement will ring true for a viewer whether or not he or she is a fan of the musician whose life story is the subject of the new documentary from director Kevin Macdonald. It is just unfortunate that the film does not come with an alternate audio track for those non-fans who, like myself, desire said story’s substance but cannot tolerate its sound.” Grade: C
Four friends (Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Terrance J and Romany Malco) conspire to turn the tables on their women (Taraji P. Henson, Gabrielle Union, Regina Hall and Meagan Good) when they discover the ladies have been using Steve Harvey’s relationship advice against them. (PG-13 – 122 minutes)
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Genre’ is a French term for categories of artistic similarities in form, style, or subject matter. In film there’s horror, crime dramas, science fiction, romance, comedies, etc. each with their own similar basic themes.
you have made in life and how many of those decisions may have been made for you. This is one that will have you talking long after leaving the theater.” Grade: A Joseph: “‘Touchback’ is tremendously touching – so long as you can get past the fact that 30-somethingyear-old actors are playing both middle-aged folks and high school students. The new inspirational sports drama from writer/director Don Handfield tackles a topic that is likely one of the most universal truths of the human experience – regrets are inevitable. However, the movie helps the viewer see said regrets in a new light, encouraging not only contentment but also excitement over the weird way that the universe tends to work to our advantage – even if we do not yet realize it.” Grade: B
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Filmmaker Kevin Macdonald (‘Marley’) “One of the hardest aspects about the documentary I wanted to do on Bob Marley is to get the music rights. The word had gotten out that I was trying to pull the project together when I get a phone call saying, I hear you’re into Bob Marley and want to direct a film about his life; if you’re interested in doing it I have the rights to the music. Of course I said YES. The music is one of the things that people admire about him (Bob Marley) so much is that his music is peace, harmony, and unity, and is non-racial and makes you feel good. There’s not very much music that makes you feel so good. It was a huge amount of work to get the film made, almost two years of work. A lot of people who knew him were reluctant to talk on camera because they felt like it was private stuff. It took months and monthsjust to get the interviews for the film. The second thing was archival film, there’s not a lot of footage of the first
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Experienced locals know that time is precious this time of year. The opportunity to spend the weekend outdoors is numbered. A tour of the world-renowned work of Architect Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin West (12345 N. Taliesin Dr., Scottsdale, 480-627-5340) is an excellent way to enjoy the last of the season. www.franklloydwright.org/web/ Tours.html I must admit, it does not sound like the most exciting way to spend the day. However after taking the tour myself last Fall, I was so impressed that I included Taliesin in the LocalLily.com Holiday Gift Guide, and purchased tickets for several people on my list. More than just a historical tour, visitors are encouraged to sit on the furniture designed by Wright and experience firsthand his brilliant ability to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces. Taliesin West is located on the beautiful Sonoran desert in the foothills of the McDowell Mountains in northeast Scottsdale. The site offers a variety of guided public tours including the most popular Insights Tour, which takes visitors through Wright’s living quarters, dramatic living room, and theater. Tour admission averages $32-$36 for adults with reduced admission available for seniors, military, students and children. Spend these last few weekends wisely, and take in the rare Art & Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Epicuriad was held on April 6th at the Firesky Resort in Scottsdale. This was my first time attending this annual event.
What do I love better than great food and wine … a friendly competition that adds in beer and benefits a great cause! That’s exactly what Epicuriad is all about.
There were 11 local chefs that served one (or more) small plates and each table was paired with a beer and a wine. The event-goers then chose their favorite chef and whether they liked the beer or wine pairing better. I found that I preferred half and half … but overall the big winner was “beer.” I loved the ambience of this event. Normally I find these food events are so crowded that you end up standing in line or the chefs run out of food. This was a leisurely pace and we had time and ample opportunity to try each of the tables.
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When I heard about this concept, I was very intrigued. Beer vs. Wine in an event setting. I’d heard of beer versus wine dinners where each course is paired with a wine and a beer and at the end of the night there’s a tally to see which beverage was viewed by the diners as the best overall pairing with the dishes. The
My favorites of the night were: ●● Lobster & Blue Cheese Mac & Cheese from Buzz n Beez … a local food truck. And this one I definitely preferred the Pena Ridge Zin … ●● Chef Anthony Crossly of College Street Brewhouse & Pub who served “Duck 3 Ways” – definitely NOT what I expected from a brew pub! My choice of pairing on this was a tie – wine with one and beer with another … ●● And the winner … Chef Aaron Rickel of Elements who prepared a Braised Korean BBQ Short Rib with Shishito Pepper and Sweet
Next year I hope to see more of a local slant with local wineries competing against local breweries. With that being said, the chefs went all out and I will definitely return to this event again next year! The Epicuriad benefits the Beer For Brains Foundation, a worthy cause that’s fighting brain cancer across the country. They have many different events throughout the year. Check them out at www. thebeerforbrainsfoundation.org.
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4/19 Atlas Bistro & AZ Wine: A Night with Martinelli Atlas Bistro – Scottsdale (480) 423-9305
4/21 - 1pm - Lightning Ridge Cellars 3rd Annual Barrel Tasting Lightning Ridge Cellars – Elgin www.lightningridgecellars.com
4/19 - 7pm-10pm Scottsdale Culinary Festival: Bubbles & Bliss The Saguaro – Scottsdale www.scottsdalefest.org
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4/20 - 7pm-11pm - Scottsdale Culinary Festival: Eat, Drink & Be Pretty Party Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts www.scottsdalefest.org
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4/21-22 - 10am - Scottsdale Culinary Festival: Great Arizona Picnic Scottsdale Civic Center www.scottsdalefest.org
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AZWP selected charities. AZWP supporters will enjoy live jazz while the Arizona Culinary Institute’s fine chefs whip up delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts and serve them with fine wines. A boutique silent auction will also be featured. www. azwp.org for details. Tickets are $55 ($65 at the door). Call 602-863-9744 for details. Men are welcome to attend. Business casual dress.
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are available from Arizona Horseback Experience. 520-455-5696 This is the first of three festivals at Sonoita Vineyards for 2012! HarvestFest is August 4 and 5, 2012 and the 13th Annual St. Martin’s New Release Festival is Saturday, November 10, 2012. The Winery/Tasting Room is open daily from 10am-4pm (except major holidays). Private tours, tastings, luncheons or special events in our Vintage Room may be arranged. Take Hwy 83 south from I-10. Sonoita Vineyards is located 3 miles south of Elgin at 290 Elgin-Canelo Road, Elgin, AZ 85611. 520-455-5893 www.sonoitavineyards.com
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Beer Dinners The title of this article might be a little off, because, let’s face it…any dinner can be a beer dinner. But for purposes of today’s discussion, we are going to focus on those dinners that are planned as beer dinners, usually at a nice restaurant or hotel ballroom. In a previous article, we discussed the concept of pairing food and beer, now we are going to get a little more in depth. What is a beer dinner? Great question and one that you might have if you have never attended one. A beer dinner is typically a four to eight course meal during which a different style of beer is served with each course. Each beer is specifically chosen by the chef or Cicerone to pair properly
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with the dish being served. In many cases, the chef will cook with the beer being served or another beer that will complement the meal. Many times the dinners focus on one brewery and feature commentary during the meal from the brewmaster or some other brewery representative. Other times the chef will choose from everything available, with no thought to which brewery, just the best possible pairing. Either one can be enjoyable and both have their merits. It is nice to have the brewer of a particular beer discussing the beer while you eat, but the larger variety offered at the latter style of dinner usually provides a better overall meal. And the good news is that just because beer dinners are “typically” held at restaurants doesn’t mean you can’t put one toContinued on Page 42...
Hello again craft beer lovers today let’s get Local again and chat about Noche Dulce from Borderlands Brewery in Tucson Arizona. You may not yet know of Borderlands as they have only just begun distribution in the Phoenix area but trust me their brews are well worth finding. Brew master Blake Collins has done a great job getting the best out of this brand new brewery. It’s great to see Tucson blowing up just like the Phoenix area. Power to AZ!!!
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Noche Dulce from Borderlands Brewery by “King” James Swann
Noche Dulce is best labeled as a smooth, sweet vanilla porter. It pours jet black with a creamy tan head and leaves really nice lacing on the glass as you finish the brew. The flavour can best be described as mild, sweet and medium bodied. Underlying tones of coffee, vanilla, sweet roasted malt meet the palate upfront with slight hints of earthy spice on the finish. At 7% ABV. and only 15 IBUs you might think this brew will fall short on flavour in a category recently dominated by much bigger Imperial brews. Not So. The balance here is perfect. I must say, I really like this brew. Great Food Pairings include robust Mexican dishes such as mole’ as well as grilled Asian style vegetable and beef kabobs grilled with a spicy teriyaki sauce. Great booze pairings include Kahlua on the rocks with a twist of mint or baileys and crème.
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perfection, the pizza and burger meal was much more casual and included a bunch of fun people who really added to the event. It seems as if five courses costing around $50 is the norm for these events. There are even chefs that have made names for themselves because of their prowess with beer dinners. Bruce Paton who bills himself as The Beer Chef is one of these people. His beer dinners, held until recently at the Cathedral Hotel in San Francisco are dinners of legend. In one of the most wine oriented cities in the country he has made a name for himself with beer. In fact, the owner of a company specializing in wine events had this to say about Chef Paton, “The magical way that Bruce pairs beer and food should have the wine industry very nervous.” If you recall, we have discussed in past articles the versatility beer brings to the table, literally, when matched with food, and how this can far exceed the abilities of wine. So, what make Paton so special? How about pairing Slow Poached Arctic Char with Artichoke Salad, Chipotle Aioli and MicroArugula and Oskar Blues G’Knight? Or what about Butter Poached Gulf Prawns, Apple Wood Bacon Flan and Citrus Nage with Schneider Wiesse? For those of you that scoffed at previous articles talking about beer Continued on Page 43...
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up a copy of The Brewmaster’s Table by Garrett Oliver In Arizona, beer dinners are starting to become more and more popular. Don’t expect that to change. In fact, as the Phoenix beer culture continues to grow, there will be more demand for these types of events. They offer an opportunity to experience some great food and great beer matched expertly by top chefs in the Valley. When it comes to fun, you really can’t beat that. And if you’re planning a really nice beer dinner at home, you know where to reach me.
How about the in-home beer dinner? You can hire a private chef, or prepare it yourself. The best way is to get a few friends together, decide what would be good dishes and pairings, and divide up the work. Everybody can be responsible for one of the courses, match the beers, prepare the food and discuss the pairing at the dinner. It’s a different type of dinner party, and one that should be a good time. One recommendation if you are planning a beer dinner at home, pick
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Flanny’s Bar & Grill 1805 E. Elliot Rd. Tempe, 85284 Ask For: Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Green Flash Hop Head Red, SanTan Seasonals Four Peaks Brewery 1340 E. 8th St. Tempe 85281 Ask for: Kilt Lifter, 8th St. Ale, Hop Knot IPA Gordon Biersch 420 S. mill Ave. Tempe 85281 Ask for: Golden Export, Hefeweizen, Czech Pilsner Macayo’s Depot Cantina 300 South Ash Avenue Tempe, AZ 85281 Fat Tire, New Belgium Seasonals, SanTan Devils Ale Mellow Mushroom 740 South Mill Avenue Tempe, AZ 85281-3629 Ask for: Papago Orange Blossom, Abita Purple Haze, Big Sky Moose Drool Taste of Tops 403 W. University Dr. Tempe 85251 Ask for: Bell’s Oberon, Big Sky Moose Drool, Alaskan Amber Tavern on Mill 404 s Mill Ave Tempe, 85281 Ask for: Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Ballast Point Pale Ale, Green Flash West Coat IPA
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EAST VALLEY The Hungry Monk 1760 W. Chandler Blvd Chandler, 85224 Ask for: Bell’s Two Hearted, The Lost Abbey Judgment Day, Ballast Point Sculpin Gordon Biersch 2218 E. Williams Field Rd. Gilbert 85296 Ask for: Golden Export, Hefeweizen, Czech Pilsner Iguana Macks 1371 N. Alma School Rd. Chandler 85224 Ask for: San Tan Epicenter, Blue Moon, SanTan Devil’s Ale Irish Republic 58 S. San Marcos Pl. Chandler 85225 Ask for: Irish Republic Amber, Sleepy Dog Red Rover, KilKenny’s Irish Cream Ale BoomBozz Tap House 1026 E. Gilbert Road Gilbert AZ Ask for: SanTan Devil’s Ale, Bell’s Oberon, Pyramid Hefeweizen Old Chicago 1656 S. Alma School Rd. Mesa, 85210 Ask for: Lost Coast Great White, Moose Drool, Abita Turbodog
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Old Chicago 135 W. Ocotillo Rd. Chandler, 85248 Ask for: Fat Tire, Lost Coast Great White, Oskar Blues Old Chub Public House Garage 4855 East Warner Road Phoenix, AZ 85044-3308 Ask for: SanTan Epicenter, Oskar Blues Mama’s Little Yella Pils, Papago Oragne Blossom San Tan Brewery 8 S. San Marcos Plaza Chandler,85225 Ask for:Sun Spot Gold, Devils Ale, Hopshock Sun Devil Liquors Cellar 235 N. Country Club Drive Mesa, 85201 Ask for: Dale’s Pale Ale, Anderson Valley Summer Solstice, SKA Modus Hoperandi ZIPPS Sports Grill 3950 W. Ray Rd Chandler, 85226 Ask for: Blue Moon, Alaskan Amber 1st Round Draft 1520 West Warner rd Gilbert AZ 85233 Fat Tire, Devil’s Ale, Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro
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HAPPY HOUR HAPPY HOUR!! Mon-Fri 4:30 to 6:30pm 1/2 Off All Cocktails & Liquor $4.50 Smoking Loons wine $2.00 Domestic Beers $3.00 Import Beers Reverse Happy Hour Sunday - Thursday 10pm to close $2.00 Domestic Beers $3.00 Imported Beers 8787 N. Scottsdale Rd (480) 951-6445 www.VillageTavern.com
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el Pedregal continues its Wine and Jazz series: Carefree Sundays on April 22nd with a live concert by Mosaico Flamenco. Mosaico is one of the most innovative and inspiring new acoustic el Pedregal continues its Wine and Jazz series flamenco Carefree Sundays on April 22nd with a live concert groups in the by Mosaico Flamenco. United States. This versatile group has combined the passionate uplifting character of flamenco with the mystical and musical sound of the Nuevo Southwest. Mosaico performs their own original music incorporating guitars, flute, bass and percussion inspired from Spain, Latin America and the Caribbean. The most powerful performance of Mosaico is in combination with the flamenco dance and song. The music ignites with hand clapping, dancing, singing and staccato footwork, engaging the audience in a soulful moment of Andalusia, Spain. The event is free to attend; food and wine tasting tickets are available for purchase. el Pedregal is located at 34505 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. Call 480-488-1072 or visit www.elpedregal.com for more information.
Bragg’s Pie Factory (1301 W. Grand Ave.) will be home to the Heart of the City showcase on Saturday April 21st. This is an 18+ event, doors open at 7pm with the live show beginning at 8pm. The showcase will features poets, DJ teams, 5 musical acts, 2 fashion designers and 2 special performers. Cover is $10. For more information contact Reginald McKinley at 404-957-3701 or visit www.youtube.com/heartofthecityphx.
MIM (The Music Instrument Museum located at 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix) is celebrating Record Store Day with a special offer for patrons of independent music stores. Purchase a record or CD at one of these Valley independent record stores or the Museum Store at MIM on Saturday April 21st, then take your receipt to MIM and get $3 off museum admission, valid from April 21st -27th. Participating stores include Museum Store at MIM, Hoodlums Music and Movies, Revolver Records, Stinkweeds, Tracks in Wax Records and Zia.Visit www.themim.org for more information.
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A huge celebration is taking place on Saturday, May 12th, as a major fundraising event for Tierra Madre Horse Sanctuary of Cave Creek. It’s called the “Sound of Cave Creek” Music Festival and features activities from early morning until late into the evening. Kicking off the day will be a motorcycle ‘poker run’, beginning at 8:30AM at Buddy Stubbs’ Harley-Davidson dealership on Cave Creek Rd. After several stops along the way, including Horses’ Help, Tierra Madre Horse Sanctuary, The Home Depot and For Goodness Sake, the riders will finish at Cave Creek’s Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse, where an all-you-can-eat barbecue luncheon will be included. Beginning at 12:30PM, The Buffalo Chip’s gates open to the general public & the open-air concert begins at 1PM. The afternoon line-up will feature such Cave Creek luminaries as Mad Coyote Joe & the Renaissance Rednecks, Cave Creek Vice-Mayor Ernie Bunch, Rick Strole, Hatman Dan, Steve “B-Side” Norris, Jay Taylor, “East Coast Al” Catarino & Greg Sarina. As the afternoon progresses into the evening, artists associated with the well-known musical organization, Chicks With Picks, will take the stage, including
such singer-guitarists as Pandy Raye, Tammy Z and Britney Burns. The evening’s entertainment will include an all-star line-up, headlined by the wildly-popular Cave Creek Cowboy Crew & featuring a special performance by Arizona Blues Hall of Fame guitarist & vocalist, Chuck Hall. There will be prizes, raffles and auctions all day & all evening, as well as plenty of Buffalo Chip food & drink.
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For more information on the event or to purchase tickets, go to www. soundofcavecreek.com or call 480.747.1070. For more information on Tierra Madre Horse Sanctuary, go to the Sanctuary’s website, at www. tierramadrehorsesanctuary.org or visit them on Facebook.
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Thursday Ahwatukee CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd.: Halo Machine. www. ckgrill.com Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)853-0395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: Western Fusion. 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) 705-9700, 5945 W. Ray Rd.: Shawn Johnson. www. jerseystavern.com Mesa Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: Uncle Cracker. www.tobysmesa.com Phoenix 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 Hard Rock Café (602) 261-7625, 201 E. Washington St.: The Alchemy Heart. www. hardrock.com Hazelwood’s First Place (602) 957-2462, 3626 E. Indian School Rd.: James Parks. www.hazelwoodsfirstplace.com Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St.: Hucklebuck. www.joesgrotto.com Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St & Roosevelt: Sombra. www.thelostleaf. org Thunderbird Roadhouse (602) 439-6800, 3549 W. Thunderbird Rd.: Hillbilly Barbeque Band. Tempe Canteen Tequila Bar (480) 773-7135, 640 S. Mill Ave.: Acoustic Music from 5:30 to 7:30pm. www.canteentequilabar.com Flanny’s Bar & Grill (480) 659-0870, 1805 E. Elliot Rd.: Dogfish Head, Tap Takeover and Greg & Rick. www.flannys.com Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St.: Psychedelic Mooj. www.thesailinn.com Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave.,(Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): Blunt Club. www.yuccatap. com
Friday Ahwatukee CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd.: Cruz and the Boomers. www.ckgrill.com
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Apache Junction Jake’s-O-Mine (480) 982-8608, 1985 W. Apache Trail: Eight Miles High. www.jakes-
o-mine.com WTH Bar and Grill (480) 380-6000, 10262 E. Apache Trail: Strangeland. whatthehellbarandgrill.com Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)853-0395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: Western Fusion. 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.: Jake Dean Band. www. cocomojoes.com Harold’s Corral (480) 488-1906, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Young Country. www. haroldscorral.com Chandler Jersey’s Tavern and Grill (480) 705-9700, 5945 W. Ray Rd.: Stompbox. www.jerseystavern.com Florence Moonshine Willy’s (480) 570-4711, 20585 E Price (Station) Rd.: Dually Stoned. www. moonshinewillys.com Fountain Hills Jazz in the Hills / The Fire Side Grill/ Holiday Inn (480) 816-8806, 12800 N. Suaguaro Blvd.: Eric Rasmassen Quartet. 7:30-9:30pm. www.jazzinthehills.info Glendale Donna Jean’s Libations (623) 979-7036, 6676 W. Bell Rd.: The Relics, Family Secret, Storm the Beach and The Venemous Pinks. www.donnajeanslibations.com Mesa O’Kelley’s (480) 756-6069, 2120 W. Guadalupe Rd.: Rock Addix. www.okelleysbar.com Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: Justin Moore and James Parks. www.tobysmesa. com Phoenix Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101: The Chadwicks. www. bluemartinilounge.com Char’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave.: Soul Power. www.charshastheblues.com Copper Blues (480) 791-5005, 50 W. Jefferson St.: Vinyl Station. www.copperblueslive.com Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd.: Los Guys featuring Mark Zubia (District Stage) and Scott & John of Hello Swindon (AMC Fountain). www.shopdesertridge.com Duck and Decanter (602) 274-5429, 1651 E. Camelback Rd.: Ted Sanborn. 5:30-8:30pm. www.duckanddecanter.com Hazelwood’s First Place (602) 957-2462, 3626 E. Indian School Rd.: Daylon Greer. www.hazelwoodsfirstplace.com Ice House Tavern (602) 244-1179, 3855 E. Thomas Rd.: Frank Hennessey. www. icehousetavernphx.com Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St.: Sulfuric Angel, 49 til Midnight, Altered Silence, Souless and St. Madness. www.joesgrotto.com Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th
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St & Roosevelt: The Brown Tones, Sunorus and Mutant Beetles. www.thelostleaf.org Steel Horse Saloon (602) 942-8778, 1818 W. Bell Rd., Suite 100: JC’s Bad Reputation. www.steelhorsesaloon.com Thunderbird Roadhouse (602) 439-6800, 3549 W. Thunderbird Rd.: Porch Dawgs. Scottsdale Pranksters Too (480) 990-1114, 7919 E Thomas Rd., Suite 101: Ronnie Glover and Trio Rio. www.prankstersgarandbrill.com The Roxy Lounge (480) 970-1222, 7443 E. 6th Ave.: Chet Hazel, Robbie B, Jessican Brown and Miss Krystle. www.theroxyaz. com Tempe Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St.: Mergence and The Kongos. www. thesailinn.com Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy: 60 Degrees North (District Stage) and Colton Avery (B&N Fountain). www. tempemarketplace.com Tempe Tavern (602) 625-1336, 1810 E. Apache Blvd.: Los Disfuntos w/ special guests. www.tempetavern.com Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave. (Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): Hunx & His Punx (featuring Justin Champlin a.k.a. No Bunny on guitar and Shannon Shaw of Shannon & the Clams on bass), Natural Child and Ryan Rousseau. www.yuccatap.com
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6676 W. Bell Rd.: The Pleasure Victims, The Vintage Squares and A Young Man’s Mind. www.donnajeanslibations.com Mesa O’Kelley’s (480) 756-6069, 2120 W. Guadalupe Rd.: Different Breed. www. okelleysbar.com Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: James Parks. www.tobysmesa.com Phoenix Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101: The Chadwicks. 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.: Headroom. www.copperblueslive.com Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd.: Ghandi’s Garage (District Stage) and Tony Putrino (AMC Fountain). www. shopdesertridge.com Duck and Decanter (602) 274-5429, 1651 E. Camelback Rd.: Mark Florentine. 1-4pm. www.duckanddecanter.com Ice House Tavern (602) 244-1179, 3855 E. Thomas Rd.: The Low Men. www.icehousetavernphx.com Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St.: Back From Ashes, The Spirit Level and Failing to Fly. www.joesgrotto.com Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St & Roosevelt: Sweetbleeders. www. thelostleaf.org Steel Horse Saloon (602) 942-8778, 1818 W. Bell Rd., Suite 100: JC’s Bad Reputation. www.steelhorsesaloon.com The Trunk Space (602) 256-6006, 1506 N.W. Grand Ave.: Jive Talkin Robot and The Doyenne. www.thetrunkspace.com Scottsdale Pranksters Too (480) 990-1114, 7919 E Thomas Rd., Suite 101: Zonal Music Group presents Robby Roberson Trio, Wendy Hale Davis, Mr. Billy Cioffi, Spilled Duo and Annie Rome. www.prankstersgarandbrill.com Surprise High Octane Lounge (623) 975-6832, 13420 W. Bell Rd., Suite 140 (N.E. Corner of Bell Rd. and Grand Ave.): Ghost 211. www.highoctaneaz.com Tempe Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St.: Dry River Yacht Club, Banana Gun, Strange Young Things, Blue Jay, Hot Coffee and more. www.thesailinn.com Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy: Peppermint James (District Stage) and Melianie & Van (B&N Fountain). www.tempemarketplace.com Tempe Tavern (602) 625-1336, 1810 E. Apache Blvd.: The Industry w/ RAC. www. tempetavern.com
Concert Venues
910 LIVE (480) 966-0707, 910 N. McClintock Dr., Tempe: April 19th: Paganfest featuring Turisas, Adavant, Arkonh (Russia), In Peril, Shad-
ows of Oblivion and Phoenix & Dragon April 20th: Japhy’s Descent “Moon Noon” release show April 27th: Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys w/ Hurt Country and Possessed By Paul James www.910liveaz.com ASU Kerr Cultural Center (480) 9653434, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale: May 2nd: Jazz in Concert: Charles Lewis and Alice Tatum www.asukerr.com Celebrity Theatre (602) 267-1600, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: April 28th: Best of Grown & Sexy – Dru Hill, Case, K-Ci & Jo Jo and Silk and Slim May 2nd: Doobie Brothers May 4th: Ted Nugent www.celebritytheatre.com Chandler Center for the Arts (480) 7822680, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler: May 6th: Chandler Symphony Orchestra www.chandlercenter.org Club Congress (520) 622-8848 or 800722-8848, 311 E. Congress St., Tucson: 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 April 27th: The Project April 28th: Caveman w/ A House A Home April 29th: Active Child, Balam Acab and Superhumanoids www.hotelcongress.com/club Club Red/Red Owl (480) 496-4733, 2155 E. University Dr., Tempe: April 21st: Don Kennedy and Homegrown Emcees April 22nd: Action Bronson and Battle of the Bands April 26th: Dubtonic Kru April 28th: Future Soul www.clubredrocks.com Comerica Theatre (602) 379-2800, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix: (Formerly Dodge Theatre) April 20th: Florence & the Machine w/ Blood Orange 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 The Compound Grill (480) 557-9087, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale: April 19th: Nick Moss and the Flip Tops April 20th: “Tie” One on for Autism April 21st: Metal Elvis & the Monsters of Rock April 26th: The Mighty Diamonds April 27th: Fender Band Jam April 28th: The Cover Ups www.thecompoundgrill.com Crescent Ballroom 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix: 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 April 23rd: Grouplove and Givers April 24th: The Muddy Moneys April 25th: Joe Pug April 27th: Marchfourth Marching Band April 28th: Active Child and Balam Acab April 29th: Katie Herzig and Griffin House April 30th: My Favorite 15 w/ Luis, Angelina, Vishaka, Mick, Mark and Lyndsey www.crescentphx.com Fox Theatre (520) 624-1515, 17 W. Congress St., Tucson:
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 22nd: Escape the Fate, Attack Attack, The Word Alive, Secrets and Mest April 24th: Reading Day Riot and R3HAB April 25th: Cage the Elephant April 28th: Julien-K, Street Drum Corps, The Wednesday Machine and Saving Shea www.luckymanonline.com Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: 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 April 26th: The Sugar Thieves April 27th: Prong, Mission G, Souless, Killing Spree and Thorns April 28th: Mathmadix and Rock Lobster April 29th: Metalhead www.martiniranchaz.net
April 25th: Marshall Crenshaw April 26th: Curtis Salgado April 27th: Bob Margolin, Bob Corritore and Rocket 88’s April 28th: (Prime time show) Tommy Dukes Blues Band April 28th: (Early show) Joe Baker April 29th: Old Man Markley, The Flatliners, Heartsounds and Shivereens April 30th: Blues Jam hosted by Bill Tarsha & the Rocket 88’s www.rhythmroom.com Rialto Theatre (520) 740-1000, 318 E. Congress St., Tucson: April 20th: Andrew Bird w/ Laura Marling April 21st: Spring Club Crawl w/ Chali n2a, Shaun Harris and The Project April 23rd: Bon Iver w/ Feist April 26th: Ralph Stanley April 27th: Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers April 28th: Jet Life Tour 2012: Direct Flight w/ Curren$y, Styles P, The Jets, Smoke DZA, Fiend 4 Da Money, Corner Boy P, Trademark and Young Roddy April 29th: Ingrid Michaelson www.rialtotheatre.com
The Rock (520) 629-9211, 136 N. Park Ave., Tucson: April 20th: Indu, Hillbilly Bo, Baptized Under Fire, Sink the Titanicm Light Her Up, We Killed the Union and Torn Hammer April 23rd: Cannibal Corpse, Exhumed, Abysmal Dawn April 24th: Grouplove and Company of Thieves April 27th: Battle Royale Festival 2012 Day 1: Finding Clarity, A Clockwork Orange, The Greater We Stand, 1967, Sail Away December, Trinity, Three White Lies, A Real Fine Mesa Arts Center (480) 644-6500, 1 East Main St., Mesa: Gang and A Perception th April 24 : Paco De Lucia April 28th: Battle Royale Festival 2012 Day 2: Setback, Yedi www.mesaartscenter.com Ender, Riot Act, Dreaming Awake, Monstrosity, Committed, Cold Jack Speaks, Sumner, Forever Of, Tag! You’re It!, Big Mesa Amphitheatre (480) 644-2560, 263 N. Center St., Mac Sauce, In Captivity, Modern Mishap, Tamahawk OutMesa: lawz, Shattered Systems, Metal Saints, Saalythic, Rusty April 28th: U-Fest: Godsmack, Staind, Chevelle, Janus, Green and The Time of Lions www.rocktucson.com Aranda, Egypt Central and more www.mesaamp.com The Rogue Bar (480) 947-3580, 423 N. Scottsdale Rd., MIM Music Theater (480) 476-8000, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale: Phoenix: April 19th: Forward Down Reverse, There There, Topstitch April 21st: Jazz Jam Session and Jam Under the Stars and Poolside April 22nd: Jazz Jam Session April 20th: Wolphpac, K Flyy, PaperMoney, Moe’z Art and April 24th: Singer-Songwriters in the Roung Yasko April 25th: MIM Musical Interludes featuring ASU Contem- April 21st: The Iris and Mills End porary Percussion Ensemble April 22nd: Dead Meadow and Strangers Family Band April 30th: MIM Musical Interludes: Picturing Ravel: GasApril 23rd: The Pocket Rockets, Skulldrug, Christian Science pard de la Nuit Stephen Cook, piano Monitor Lizard, Throb Zombie and The Cryptics www.themim.org April 24th: Francis Dean, The Bittersweet Way, Country Mice and Tumbleweed Wanderers April 26th: Clusterfest Orpheum Theater (Flagstaff) (928) 556-1580, 15 W. Aspen St., Flagstaff: April 27th: Ladylike, The Riveras, Dry River Yacht Club, April 19th: Pato Banton & The Now Generation w/ Natural Prague and The Beautiful View April 28th: Spitball, TKLB, Bob Domestic, Death Before Vibrations April 20th: Bob Marley Cover Up Dying and Bent Self April 22nd: Explosions in the Sky April 29th: One Dollar Death, Eve Sol, Miles to Nowhere April 28th: Left Alone w/ special guests and JamStain www.orpheumpresents.com April 30th: Simon Wong, Four Year Plan and Wood Splitter myspace.com/theroguebar Orpheum Theater (Phoenix) (602) 262-7272, 203 W, Adams St., Phoenix: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) 994April 20th – 21st: The Legend of Zelda: Zymphony of the 2787, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale: Goddesses April 28th: Sarah Vowell nd April 22 : Feist www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org www.orpheum-theater.com Skrappy’s (623) 334-0010, 191 E. Toole Ave., Tucson: Rhythm Room (602) 265-4842, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., April 20th: Eyes Set to Kill, Awaken the Empire and Ashes Phoenix: of a Fallen Hero April 19th: Nick Heward & the Elements of Style myspace.com/skrappys th April 20 : Cold Shott & the Hurricane Horns st April 21 : (Prime Time show) Bad News Blues Band w/ Long Skye Restaurant and Lounge (520) 358-4287, 16844 N. John Hunter Arrowhead Fountain Center Dr., Peoria: April 21st: (Early show) Mighty Mojo Prohets April 20th: Green ToDay: A Tribute to Green Day nd April 22 : Wayne “The Train” Hancock April 21st: Stewart & The Stones: A Tribute to Rod Stewart April 23rd: Blues Jam hosted by Bill Tarsha & The Rocket & The Rolling Stones 88’s April 22nd: Beyond the Barricades: A Night at the Muscials th April 24 : Danger Paul, Japhy’s Descent, Doctor Bones and April 27th: Strange Days: A Tribute to The Doors Haymarket Squares April 28th: Elvis Presley: Acoustically Speaking
April 29th: The Yellow Pages April 29th: Apple: A Tribute to The Beatles www.skye-restaurant.com Solar Culture (520) 884-0874, 31 E. Toole Ave., Tucson: April 28th: Van’s Guard http://solarculture.org Tempe Center for the Arts (480) 350-2822, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe: April 28th: Lakeshore Music Presents Clairdee www.tempe.gov/tca Tuscon Arena (800) 745-3000, 260 S. Church Ave., Tucson: April 21st: Orfeo ed Euridice - AZ Opera Company April 22nd: Orfeo ed Euridice - AZ Opera Company April 23rd: Bon Iver cms3.tucsonaz.gov/tcc/tucson-arena
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 20th: That Damn Fest April 21st: That Damn Fest April 22nd: Kill Paradise April 25th: Trial April 26th: Decibel Magazine Tour w/ Behemoth April 27th: The Aquabats April 29th: Enter Shikari www.niletheater.com
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Phochella 420 Festival at Sail Inn The benefits of going to the Coachella Music Festival in Indio, alifornia during the first, of the now two weekends, are aplenty. I could list them all now if I were actually going, but I’m not [sad face]. Instead, I will be green with envy and will hold a slight hate toward those who are fortunate enough to play in the desert while enjoying the year’s best bands live. One benefit--and probably the most important to you all who are reading this right now—is that attending the first weekend frees up this weekend which happens to include one of the most important holidays of the year for probably more people, acquaintances, friends, and coworkers than you think.
It’s Phochella at Tempe’s Sail Inn on Friday! Wootie Woo! Depending on
Pedal Craft PHX at Kitchen Sink Studios Owning a bicycle and riding it around for exercise and as a way to avoid getting a DUI is just plain smart. It’s also a trendy way to get around these days without
having to pay a gazillion bucks for gas. There is definitely a bicycling craze happening in Phoenix recently and this Friday it’s being celebrated downtown. Bicycles, art, and community will come together Friday evening to promote a new kind of pedaling awareness never really encountered in our young city. Local graphic designers will display their bicycle-themed poster artwork for those who go and will sell their limited pieces for $20 each. A portion of the proceeds will go toward the fund to build a temporary “pop-up” park in a vacant lot located in the Roosevelt Row Arts District and Evans Churchill neighborhood. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a “popup” park before, however, I’m sure it’ll be artsy and attract at least the hipster crowd that seems to live in that neighborhood. There will also be a dozen creatively designed bicycle racks on display as a way to show the community that riding your bike to work and parking it on an art piece is better than parking your car in an ugly, cement garage. The fun continues with masses of bicyclists (and walkers) partaking in food and drink specials at the surrounding downtown restaurants and bars that have installed bike racks in support of Pedal Craft. The future sounds promising for those who ride bikes and I am willing to ride my mother’s three-wheeled bicycle complete with basket, in order to be a part of it. Friday, April 20th. 6 pm – 10 pm. 828 N. 3rd St. Free.
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your lifestyle, this event may mean different things to you. Perhaps you’ll go to Fauxchella because you just didn’t make it to the real Coachella and the bands playing in Tempe are almost close to a good alternative. Almost. Or maybe you’ll attend Fochella because it’s fo’ twenty, man, and you really enjoy the way music sounds after climbing those little purple and green trees. Whichever reason rocks your socks more, Phochella is just another reason to celebrate life, music, and the community we live in. TMI and KWSS 106.7FM, Phoenix’s new favorite independent radio station, will be broadcasting the party live from noon to 4:20 when over a dozen bands including Black Carl and Peachcake will perform live at the venue. After that, the shenanigans will continue with more live band performances until 2 am. The evening lineup includes, and is definitely not limited to, Kindread, Banana Gun, Kongos, and Fred Green. In case you get the munchies, Cheba Hut will provide food trucks all day to ease your cravings. Check out Beef Vegan’s site for further details and hold that goodness in for as long as you can. Friday, April 20th. Noon to 2 am. 26 S. Farmer Ave. Ages 21+
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EYES ON THE PRIZE A Guide to Extreme Sports Eye Wear Protective eyewear is an important part of extreme sports. When participating in extreme sports such as BMX, skateboarding, mountain biking, or sailing, the basics of protective gear – helmets, knee pads, and elbow pads – are rarely forgotten. While protective eyewear is just as important however, it is often overlooked or discarded due to comfort or aesthetic concerns.
eyes. Besides the hazards presented by bright sunlight, mud from the track is often thrown up into the eyes. This can not only obscure the vision but even cause serious injury to the eyes. For this extreme sport, the best kind of protective eyewear is wraparound glasses with lenses that are quite large. This kind of eyewear will not only protect your eyes from anything that might fly up from your wheels but will also help to prevent your peripheral vision from being obscured.
The good news is that protective eyewear doesn’t have to be uncomfortable or unfashionable. Here are a few tips to help you tailor your protective eyewear to the extreme sport you engage in to ensure the best in comfort, style, and protection. BMX Racing
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Skateboarding Because the majority of skateboarding is done in urban locations with many types of dangerous obstacles, eye injuries are, unfortunately, a common occurrence. For this extreme sport, protective eyewear may be as important as the obligatory helmet itself. It’s important that the eyewear you choose is extremely resistant to impact as it may take quite a beating. Polycarbonate lenses will usually do the trick. Make sure that the glasses you choose will fit well onto your frame
and will not fall off your face easily. Wrap-around lenses will help to ensure that your peripheral vision is not blocked. Mountain Biking Many of the same dangers to the eyes found in BMX racing are also present in mountain biking, but mountain biking comes with its own set of challenges. There are two sides of mountain biking, the descent, and the ascent. For your ascent up the mountain, it’s important that your glasses are properly vented and have plenty of airflow. Glasses tend to fog up during periods of strenuous work
For the descent, however, goggles may be imperative. Because of the great speed involved in the descent, it’s important that the eyewear you use offers maximum protection against bugs, wind, and grit. In extremely muddy mountain biking conditions, you may want to consider eyewear that comes with a number of sticky transparent plastic layers that can be ripped off one at a time when your face is repeatedly splattered by mud. Sailing One of the primary dangers to the
eyes when sailing comes from the bacteria-infested sand or water that is often splashed into them when navigating open waters. The glare from the sun’s rays bouncing off the surface of the water can also pose an irritating and annoying problem.
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