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Get out and enjoy cooler nights, the second Friday of each month from 6 – 10 p.m. at Mesa Night Out (downtown (on Main Street between Center and Robson). A considerably pared down version of First Fridays in Phoenix, this Mesa version is a family friendly way to spend the evening outdoors. A collection of classic cars often makes an appearance. Shops stay open late, local artists and vendors line the sidewalks, street performers and live bands occupy corners. Many local area restaurants offer specials for the occasion. www.2ndfridaynightout.com Each month brings a different theme. May is Sci-Fi and certainly HeatSync Labs community workshop, (140 W. Main Street, Mesa, 480-3340174), Gotham City Comics and Coffee (46 W. Main St, Mesa, 480649-3065), and Monsterland Bar and Grill (18 W. Main Street, Mesa, 480-461-3300) will have fitting festivities. www.heatsynclabs.org www. monsterland.com This month boasts a costume contest at OneOhOne Gallery (101 W. Main Street, Mesa 602-318-5689). Awards will be given to the best sci-fi, zombie, fantasy, horror, superhero, and steampunk getups. www.oneohone101. com Visit www.LocalLily.com for more of the best local places to Eat, Shop and Things to Do. Follow me on Facebook/locallily and @locallily on Twitter

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circus arts makes for a rich artistic experience. The Boston Globe called PSY a “mind-bending journey” and TimeOut raved, “You’ll be totally bowled over and never want it to end … totally transporting.” Known as “Les 7 doigts de la main” in their hometown of Montreal, 7 Fingers was founded in 2002 with a mission to bring circus to a human scale. The company’s unique name is a twist on the French expression “the five fingers of the hand,” which describes distinct parts united and moving in coordination towards one common goal. In much the same way, the seven founding directors of the company combined their distinct talents and experiences to work towards their shared artistic aims.

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7 Fingers: PSY Friday, May 18, 8 pm Saturday, May 19, 2 pm & 8 pm Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

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Montreal-based circus 7 Fingers on Friday and Saturday, May 18– 19, in the Virginia G. Piper Theater. Following the success of its aweinspiring hit performance Traces, 7 Fingers moves into the surreal underworld of the human mind in its latest production, PSY. The company’s extraordinary acrobats and dancers take audiences on a humorous and dream-like journey through the psyche while showcasing breathtaking acrobatics, aerial stunts, juggling and more. Their daring juxtaposition of dark and complex themes with the joyful and celebratory language of the

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Brilliance and passion paint the stage in Arizona Theatre Company’s 20112012 season finale production of Red. The much-anticipated Tony Awardwinning Broadway hit, which explores the world of expressionist painter Mark Rothko, is scheduled to run May 3 – May 20, 2012 at the Herberger Theater Center in Downtown Phoenix. From the Oscar and Tony Awardwinning John Logan, and directed by Richard E. T. White, Red follows the story of Rothko and his young assistant Ken as they prepare for the biggest commission in the history of modern art. Set in 1958, the play covers a span of about a year during which Rothko created over thirty canvases for the Four Seasons restaurant in Manhattan. White explains that the play is not simply a stage documentary about

Roktho, but a snapshot of how anyone deeply engulfed in their work is forced to question his or her own instincts and long-held beliefs about art and life. “John Logan uses the metaphor of Mark Rothko as an artist to explore the question of, ‘How do you create your life’s work?’” White said. “I think that’s something anybody can identify with. One of the keys to the power of the play is that it isn’t simply a re-creation of a historical moment in time, but it’s about a larger question regarding investing fully in your life’s work.” Tickets for Red are $32-$69, subject to change, depending on date and section choice and are available at www.arizonatheatre.org or by calling the box office at (602) 2566995. Discounts are available for seniors and active military. Student tickets are $10 (subject to availability). Half-price rush tickets are available for balcony seating for all performances one hour prior to curtain at the Herberger Theater Center box office (subject to availability).

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FILM! Stan Robinson, ScreenScene.org

Joseph J. Airdo Examiner.com

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.

writer/director Simon Wincer’s new drama does not get the same slack. You have not seen schmaltz until you have seen a soap opera set on the horse track.” Grade: D

Randy Montgomery, AZ Weekly Film Critic

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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.

‘God Bless America’

‘Dark Shadows’* ‘The Cup’ A young jockey (Stephen Curry) loses his only brother in a tragic racing accident days before the Melbourne Cup, hauntingly reflecting the way their father died 27 years earlier. After suffering through a series of discouraging defeats, he teams with an Irish trainer (Brendan Gleeson) for a shot at the 2002 race. (NR – 100 minutes) Joseph: “The big screen has seen its fair share of horse racing movies. However, between ‘Seabiscuit’ and ‘Secretariat,’ they rarely focus solely on the jockeys. If you have ever wondered why, look no further than ‘The Cup.’ It is difficult to avoid being at least a little corny and cliché when attempting to tackle this genre. Yet, whereas most movies can get away with that inevitable outcome thanks to the undeniable divinity of animals,

An imprisoned vampire (Johnny Depp) is set free and returns to his ancestral home, where his dysfunctional descendants are in need of his protection. Eva Green, Michelle Pfeiffer, Chloë Grace Moretz, Helena Bonham Carter and Jackie Earle Haley also star. (PG-13 – 113 minutes) *Screened after deadline.

‘Girl in Progress’* A single mom (Eva Mendes) juggles work, bills and her affair with a married doctor (Matthew Modine) as her daughter (Cierra Ramirez) plots a shortcut to adulthood after finding inspiration in the coming-of-age stories she is reading in school. (PG13 – 100 minutes)

With nothing left to lose, a possibly terminally ill man (Joel Murray) sets off on a mission to rid the country of its most repellent citizens. Along the way, he finds an unusual accomplice in a 16-year-old girl (Tara Lynne Barr) who shares his sense of rage and disenfranchisement. (R – 100 minutes) Joseph: “The characters in ‘God Bless America’ suffer from one of the conditions that they likely loathe about today’s society – an inverse relationship between the amount of time they spend talking about doing something and the amount of time they spend actually doing it. Granted, the conversations between the two protagonists (if you can call them that) in writer/director Bobcat Goldthwait’s new comedy deliver enough depravity to satisfy your craving for that sort of thing in and of themselves. However, we can talk all we want without fear of consequences. It is the application of that talk’s topics that offers the biggest thrill for its vicarious qualities.” Grade: C

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Bet You Didn’t Know! by Stan Robinson

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‘The Road’*

‘Turn Me On, Dammit!’

A 12-year-old cold case is reopened when three teens are missing in an abandoned road. In the course of the investigation, deeper and gruesome stories of abduction and murders are discovered. After more than two decades, the secrets of the haunted road may finally be revealed. (R – 110 minutes) *Not made available for review.

‘The Salt of Life’* In response to having become invisible to most everyone around him, a retiree (Gianni Di Gregorio)

A 15-year-old girl (Helene Bergsholm) in Skoddeheimen, Norway, is consumed by her hormones and fantasies that range from sweetly romantic images of Artur (Matias Myren) – the boyfriend she yearns for – to daydreams about practically everybody she lays eyes on. (NR – 76 minutes)

‘Transit’ While on a camping trip that is meant to reunite them, a family suspects that they are being followed. However, when they discover $4 million in their luggage rack, the family realizes that four ruthless killers who will stop at nothing to retrieve their money are hunting them. (R – 88 minutes) Joseph: “‘Transit’ may be preposterous but it is easily one of the most entertaining motion pictures currently playing on the big screen. Director Antonio Negret ensures that his new action flick moves along at such a posthaste pace that the viewer hardly has any time to notice the illogicality of its characters’ conduct, which comes courtesy of screenwriter Michael Gilvary. Add to that a strong suspension of disbelief and you may very well need a safety belt while watching this adrenaline-charged thrill-ride.” Grade: B

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The star-studded 2001 film ‘Oceans Eleven’ was originally supposed to feature Bruce Willis, Mark Wahlberg, Danny Glover, Luke Wilson, and Owen Wilson.

Joseph: “Leave it to the Norwegians to make a movie that is equal parts sugar and perversion. At first glance, filmmaker Jannicke Systad Jacobsen’s comedy about the abrupt sexual awakening of a teenage girl ‘Turn Me On, Dammit!’ - an adaptation of a novel written by Olaug Nilssen – may look a little obscene. However, like it or not, life is sometimes exactly that. And although it is certainly shocking at times, this sweet story has an overabundance of heart.” Grade: B

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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 to Blu-ray and DVD.

By Joseph J. Airdo In “Madison County,” which was written and directed by Eric England, a group of college students get more than

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‘After Dark Action’ comes to Tempe

In “Mother’s Day,” which was directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, three brothers (Patrick Flueger, Warren Kole and Matt O’Leary) return to their childhood home and, with a little help from their sadistic mother (Rebecca DeMornay), terrorize the new homeowners (Jaime King and Frank Grillo) and their guests. “Last year on Mother’s Day, my mom Shelly saw ‘Mother’s Day’ in a sold-out theater in Chicago. That was pretty out there because it is so not a Mother’s Day movie. Watching my mom’s expression while she was watching the movie was pretty awesome. My mom is like my biggest fan. I don’t think that I could do any wrong in her eyes. I could film dirt on a plate for a couple of hours and I am sure that she would still buy 10 copies of the DVD.” – Darren Lynn Bousman

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Action fans rejoice! A weeklong festival of action flicks is coming to Harkins Theatres at Arizona Mills. The Tempe theater is just one of 10 cities selected to screen this special series. After Dark Films, known for their “Horror Fest” series, is partnering with Silver Pictures to release five new films. The studio states that the films “represent the next generation of action films featuring high concepts, high octane and the re-invention of classic action sub genres such as martial arts, car chases, gun fights and hand-tohand weapon combat.” Sections include “Dragon Eyes” (R – 91 minutes), a martial arts flick set in a town where gangs rule the street; “El Gringo” (R – 103 minutes), gunfights ensue

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What is an Estate Wine? Rancho Rossa, in Southern Arizona, is proud to offer “100% Estate Wine.” This raises the question - what exactly is an “estate wine”? What wineries put on the label not only tells you about the wine itself, it is also scrutinized by the TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau). Some terms are controlled by laws, and others are not. Terms, like “Estate Bottled” have to abide by specific rules. Any winery that puts these words on their label has to abide by certain conditions for use. The term Estate bottled may be used by the bottling winery on a wine label only if the wine is labeled with a viticultural area appellation of origin and the bottling winery: (1) is located in the labeled viticulture area; (2) grew all of the grapes used to make the wine on land owned or controlled by the winery within

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the boundaries of the labeled viticultural area; (3) crushed the grapes, fermented the resulting must, and finished, aged, and bottled the wine in a continuous process (the wine at no time having left the premises of the bottling winery). Because Rancho Rossa is the only Arizona winery making wine exclusively with wines from their own estate and Sonoita is Arizona’s ONLY official AVA, they are the only Arizona winery that can put “estate wine” on their label. When you look at a California wine that is labeled ‘estate,’ you’ll know that they produce their grapes and wine at the same location in a verified AVA. Taking pride in what you grow and where you make your wine is a trademark of quality for ‘estate bottled’ wines. This is why estate wines can also be sold at a premium.

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Here in Arizona, the states three main wine regions, Verde Valley, Willcox and Sonoita are all considered high desert. Elevations range from 3500ft to 5200ft. What does this high elevation mean to the resulting wine? The sun is much more intense with less atmosphere to shield the grapes. Therefore the grapevine must produce thicker skins to protect the seeds, so the vine can

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THE WORLD BEER CUP The World Beer Cup has a reputation as being the Olympics of beer. Well, not officially because that would create some problems with the folks at the official Olympics. But others refer to the World Beer Cup that way. It certainly plays out that way as 799 breweries from 54 countries competed for the right to call their beers World Champions. In fact, the 2012 World Beer Cup was the largest commercial international beer competition ever held.Of 3,921 entries, 1,270 (32.4%) came from outside the U.S., while 2,651 (67.6%) came from theU.S. Of 284 total awards, 72 (25.3%) went to breweries from outside the U.S., while 212(74.7%) went to U.S. breweries. “It’s called ‘The Olympics of Beer Competition’ for good reason,” said Charlie Papazian, president of the Brewers Association, the U.S.-based trade association that has put on the competition every two years since 1996. “The event brings together great brewers from all corners of the globe. Plus, the awards are highly regarded. A brewer who wins a World Beer Cup gold award knows that their winning beer represents

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the best of that beer style in the world. Congratulations to all the winners of the 2012 World Beer Cup. The Brewers Association and the proud sponsors of our event thank all participating brewers for their involvement.” How about a few more facts from the competition: Average number of beers entered per category: 41.2

Some other beers in distribution in Arizona that won medals include Blue Moon Vintage Blonde Ale (Gold – Fruit-Wheat Beer), Green Flash Le Freak (Bronze – American Belgo Style Ale), BirraMoretti (Bronze – International Style Lager), The Lost Abbey Gift of the Magi (Bronze- Belgian and French Style Ale), Troubadour Blond (Bronze – Belgian Style Blonde or Pale Ale), OudBeerselOudKriek (Belgian Style Sour Ale), SteenbruggeTripel (Bronze – Belgian Style Tripel), Piraat

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Bock from Troegs Brewery in Hershey Pennsylvania was an outstanding companion for the beef. Dessert was almost impossible to think of but then we were served a plate featuring Single source chocolate cake, dark chocolate pudding, salted cocoa nib caramel, fudgesicle sorbet. The perfect beer to finish this off was Left Hand Brewing’s Milk Stout. We also discovered that the beer from the reception was open for anybody desiring to bring a few extra bottles to the table so we hurried out to make some selections. Of course, it was important to have some beer to enjoy between courses. All in all, the World Beer Cup was a wonderful end to a fantastic week at the Craft Brewers Conference and we celebrated with over 130 beers served from specially built tap boxes (put together in two days at the beginning of the week), many of which were rare, including some special tribute beers crafted in honor of the late Danny Williams, who for years had curated the beer for this event as well as Great American Beer Festival. The next World Beer Cup will be held in 2014 in Denver, Colorado. In the meantime, check out the complete winner’s list at www.worldbeercup. org.

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LOCAL ARIZONA BREWERS / CHRIS SOPER by “King” James Swann

Hello again craft beer lovers, today let’s continue on our journey through Local Arizona Brewers with Chris Soper, the most proficient home brewer I know. Let me begin by saying that Chris, in a very low key way is “That Guy”. The guy people go to with brewing questions, the guy that volunteers brewing info freely and without expectations to anyone that asks. When I asked Chris if he had anything to add to this article he responded: “I learned to brew because I thought I could brew as well for myself as anything I would be willing to purchase.” He gives quite a bit of credit to homebrewtalk.com, the place he asked questions in the beginning. I asked him what his favorite beer to brew was and was truly happy to hear him reply “Session Beers”. Beginning his study in 2007, Chris now brews beer the way he would like to drink it. He always has 4-5 different brewsON TAPat his house at any given time. “I always have a cider, pale ale, stout, hefe, strong ale ready to tap at any given time”. The Idea is Balance. “I brew for me, for my friends and for the love that comes from sharing my hobby.”

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Between Chris’s words I haven’t had much room to tackle my original intent in writing about him! Although he doesn’t brew within established style guidelines he does brew for the people. His pale ales are perfect, his imperial stout known as SOPER DROPPERis dry, balanced and well made. His IPA is to die for. If any one home brewer had the skills to do this on a larger professional scale it would be Chris. Oh, and as you can see from the picture, he likes pizza as well! Until Next week, Cheers and keep those local home fires burning!

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“Never Say No to Chronic” Chronic Cantina is a fun little spot that seems a little random. Low key, fun and there is a stripper pole in the middle of the restaurant. When you walk in, if you go to the left then you can order your drinks…more to the right and you can get some comida! The happy hour is MondayFriday 3pm-7pm with ½ off drinks, draft beers, $1 tacos and a $4.99 quesadilla. Tuesday from 9pm-11pm you can indulge on 2 for 1 tacos. I love tacos all the time so I always suggest getting a bunch of those with a Dos Equis. Wednesday nights from 10pm2am they have live acoustic music by Alex Tapia. $4 wells, $4 vodka Rockstar and $6 24 oz. Coors Light. Chronic has now brought back their “Red Solo Cup Party”, $10 red cups all you can drink and $1 for each refill, a great place to be for you college students. Hint:check out the reverse happy hour for a little late night fiesta. I always have a great time here, and the bouncers always seem to be super awesome. 15 East 6th St. Tempe, AZ 85281

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Greg Lake – Emerson, Lake & Palmer Frontman Releasing Memoir, Launching StorytellersStyle Tour, Performing at Mesa Arts Center’s Piper Theater Wednesday, May 16th

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well as with King Crimson, on the tour. The performances will also feature the veteran prog-rocker sharing anecdotes about his long career and participating in Q&A sessions with audiences.

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“The concept of performing an intimate and autobiographical show presents a huge challenge,” Lake maintains. “My experience of this format last tour [his 2010 outing with ELP keyboardist Keith Emerson] was so invigorating it still gives me a thrill every time I think about it.”

Emerson, Lake & Palmer frontman Greg Lake, who performs at Mesa Arts Center’s Piper Theater on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. as part of his Songs of a Lifetime 2012 tour, is writing his autobiography and will release the first part of the memoir as an audio book in conjunction with the tour.

Lake also intends to sell updated editions of his solo albums and concert DVDs during the tour. The audio book is the first of three installments of the memoir that Lake is planning to make available in that format. A bound version of the autobiography is expected to be published near the end of 2012.

The trek, dubbed Songs of a Lifetime 2012, gets underway Tuesday, April 11 in Québec City and wraps May 26 in La Quinta, California. The legendary bassist, guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer will be performing many of the classic songs he sang with ELP, as

Tickets for Lake’s concert at the Mesa Arts Center are on sale now ($37.00, $57.00) and can be purchased at www. dannyzeliskopresents.com or by phone (480-644-6500). For more information: www.dannyzeliskopresents.com | www.greglake.com

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with, because she’s really so full. If she was just a “happy endings” specialist, I don’t know that would have been as worth it for me.

GEORGE LOPEZ LIVE! May 18th & 19th It’s been over a decade since multi-talented entertainer George Lopez graced the circular stage of Celebrity Theatre. His muchanticipated return comes in the form of two “That’s The America I Live In” shows, 8 p.m. Friday, May 18th and 8 p.m. Saturday, May 19th. Both engagements will include new material from his forthcoming HBO special. George Lopez has risen to become one of the premier comedic talents in the entertainment industry. He has been praised by audiences and critics alike for his work in television, film and standup, as well as his extensive charity work with various foundations. For two seasons, he hosted Lopez Tonight, a late-night television talk show on TBS, which represented Lopez’s return to series

television after co-creating, writing, producing and starring in Warner Bros. Television’s groundbreaking hit sitcom, George Lopez, which ran for six seasons on ABC. Lopez remains a hit with viewers in syndication on both broadcast stations and cable’s Nick at Nite, ranking as one of the top-rated shows on the network and among the top five comedies and top 20 weekly programs in syndication. Lopez recently voiced the character Rafael in the animated blockbuster Rio along with Jamie Foxx, Anne Hathaway and Jesse Eisenberg and was “Grouchy Smurf” in The Smurfs. His other recent film credits include the boxoffice hit Valentine’s Day, directed by Garry Marshall; Beverly Hills Chihuahua; Swing Vote; Henry Poole Is Here; and Balls of Fury. Tickets ($50, $68.50, $95) on sale now at the Celebrity Theatre box office, online at www. celebritytheatre.com or to charge by phone, call 602-267-1600 ext.1. All tickets are subject to a surcharge. For mature audiences 18+ years. Doors open at 7 p.m. for both shows. Celebrity Theatre is located at 440 N. 32nd St., in Phoenix.

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DRAKE THE CLUB PARADISE TOUR TO INVADE COLLEGE CAMPUSES ACROSS THE NATION WITH SPECIAL GUESTS J. COLE, WAKA FLOCKA FLAME, MEEK MILL & 2 CHAINZ

MAY 10th ~ Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion Grammy-nominated, Young Money/ Cash Money recording artist Drake, in the midst of his critically acclaimed Platinum sophomore album Take Care, three high charting radio singles “Headlines”, “Make Me Proud” featuring Nicki Minaj and “The Motto” featuring Lil Wayne, four new Grammy nominations and sold out performances in South Africa, is returning to Arizona. The tour makes a stop at Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion on Thursday, May 10th 2012. Special guests J. Cole, Waka Flocka Flame, Meek Mill & 2 Chainz will open the 7pm show. Tickets are available at livenation.com.

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designs, Drake’s The Club Paradise Tour promises to be a sonic and visual spectacle on a scale unlike anything he has accomplished in his already legendary, critically acclaimed career. Released in November 2011, Drake’s second studio album Take Care debuted atop the Billboard Top 200 chart at #1 and was the biggest firstweek Soundscan tally of Drake’s career, with over 630,000 units sold. The eagerly anticipated album was the third highest selling debut of 2011, clocking in behind Lady Gaga’s Born This Way (1.1 million sold) and label president and mentor Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter IV (964,000), which Drake also appeared. Take Care arrived to a chorus of acclaim from critics and consumers alike with Rolling Stone raving that Drake “seamlessly blends those genres (Pop, R&B, Rap) in fluid, rich tracks.”, and New York Times anointing Drake as “hip-hop’s current center of gravity”. General admission lawn tickets are $29.75. Reserved tickets are priced at $39.75, $59.75 and $89.75 and will be available at livenation.com, ticketmaster outlets, the box office or to charge by phone call 800-7453000. All tickets are subject to applicable service charges and fees. Dates and times are subject to change without notice.

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Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has vowed to only eat meat from animals he has killed himself.

The typical computer keyboard has 60 times more germs than the typical toilet seat.

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The killers in Psycho, Silence of the Lambs and Texas Chainsaw Massacre were all inspired by real life killers.

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Thursday Ahwatukee CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd.: Chuck. www. ckgrill.com Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)8530395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: Chuck. www. waddellslonghorncorral.com

Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St.: Chuck. www.joesgrotto.com Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St & Roosevelt: The. www. thelostleaf.org Thunderbird Roadhouse (602) 439-6800, 3549 W. Thunderbird Rd.: Hillbilly Barbeque Band.

Cave Creek Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 488-9118, 6811 E. Cave Creed Rd.: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com

The Trunk Space (602) 256-6006, 1506 N.W. Grand Ave.: The. www. thetrunkspace.com

Cave Creek Coffee Company (480) 488-0603, 6033 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Bill Dutcher. www.cavecreekcoffee.com

Scottsdale Pranksters Too (480) 990-1114, 7919 E Thomas Rd., Suite 101: The. www. prankstersgarandbrill.com

Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd.: Todd & Ethan. www. cocomojoes.com Harold’s Corral (480) 488-1906, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Crossing. www. haroldscorral.com Chandler Iguana Mack’s (480) 899-6735, 1371 N. Alma School Rd.: Chocolate. www. iguanamacks.com Jersey’s Tavern and Grill (480) 705-9700, 5945 W. Ray Rd.: Shawn Johnson. www.jerseystavern.com Glendale Donna Jean’s Libations (623) 9797036, 6676 W. Bell Rd.: Crossing. www.donnajeanslibations.com Mesa Denim and Diamonds (480) 8325000, 7336 E Main St., Suite #106: Josh Abbott Band. www.denimanddiamondsmesaaz.com Goat Head Saloon (480)4 64-8030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr.: The. www. goatheadsaloon.com Hollywood Alley (480) 820-7117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd.: Crossing. myspace. com/hollywoodalley

The Roxy Lounge (480) 970-1222, 7443 E. 6th Ave.: The. www.theroxyaz. com 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.: The. www.flannys. com Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St.: The. 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 Cactus Jack’s (480) 753-4733, 4747 E. Elliot Rd.: The. www.cactusjacksbaraz. net CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd.: Chuck. www. ckgrill.com

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

Apache Junction Jake’s-O-Mine (480) 982-8608, 1985 W. Apache Trail: The. www.jakes-omine.com

Phoenix The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N 32nd St.: Dirty. www.thebloozebar.com

WTH Bar and Grill (480) 380-6000, 10262 E. Apache Trail: Hawg. whatthehellbarandgrill.com

Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101: Rock Lobster. www.bluemartinilounge.com Char’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave.: Glyde. www.charshastheblues.com Copper Blues (480) 791-5005, 50 W. Jefferson St.: The. www.copperblueslive.com Hard Rock Café (602) 261-7625, 201 E. Washington St.: The. www.hardrock. com

2462, 3626 E. Indian School Rd.: James Parks. www.hazelwoodsfirstplace.com

Hazelwood’s First Place (602) 957-

Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)8530395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: The. www. waddellslonghorncorral.com Cave Creek Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 488-9118, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com Cave Creek Coffee Company (480) 488-0603, 6033 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Bill Dutcher. www.cavecreekcoffee.com Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd.: Todd & Ethan. www.

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cocomojoes.com Harold’s Corral (480) 488-1906, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Crossing. www. haroldscorral.com Chandler Iguana Mack’s (480) 899-6735, 1371 N. Alma School Rd.: Chocolate. www. iguanamacks.com Jersey’s Tavern and Grill (480) 7059700, 5945 W. Ray Rd.: The. 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.: Jack. 7:30-9:30pm. www.jazzinthehills.info Glendale Donna Jean’s Libations (623) 9797036, 6676 W. Bell Rd.: Crossing. www.donnajeanslibations.com Mesa Denim and Diamonds (480) 8325000, 7336 E Main St., Suite #106: Josh Abbott Band. www.denimanddiamondsmesaaz.com Goat Head Saloon (480)4 64-8030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr.: The. www. goatheadsaloon.com Hollywood Alley (480) 820-7117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd.: Crossing. myspace. com/hollywoodalley O’Kelley’s (480) 756-6069, 2120 W. Guadalupe Rd.: The. www.okelleysbar. com Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: Strangeland. www.tobysmesa.com Phoenix The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N 32nd St.: Dirty. www.thebloozebar.com Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101: Rock Lobster. 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.: The. www.copperblueslive.com Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd.: Michael Nitro (District Stage) and Sherry Finzer (AMC Fountain). www.shopdesertridge.com Duck and Decanter (602) 274-5429, 1651 E. Camelback Rd.: Eric Ramsey. 5:30-8:30pm. www.duckanddecanter. com Hard Rock Café (602) 261-7625, 201 E. Washington St.: The. www.hardrock. 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.: The. www.icehousetavernphx.com Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St.: Chuck. www.joesgrotto.com Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St & Roosevelt: The. www. thelostleaf.org Steel Horse Saloon (602) 942-8778, 1818 W. Bell Rd., Suite 100: The. www. steelhorsesaloon.com Thunderbird Roadhouse (602) 4396800, 3549 W. Thunderbird Rd.: Porch Dawgs. The Trunk Space (602) 256-6006, 1506 N.W. Grand Ave.: The. www. thetrunkspace.com Scottsdale Pranksters Too (480) 990-1114, 7919 E Thomas Rd., Suite 101: The. www. prankstersgarandbrill.com The Roxy Lounge (480) 970-1222, 7443 E. 6th Ave.: The. www.theroxyaz. com Surprise High Octane Lounge (623) 975-6832, 13420 W. Bell Rd., Suite 140 (N.E. Corner of Bell Rd. and Grand Ave.): The. www.highoctaneaz.com Tempe Flanny’s Bar & Grill (480) 659-0870, 1805 E. Elliot Rd.: The. www.flannys. com Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St.: The. www.thesailinn.com Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy: The (District Stage) and Jess (B&N Fountain). www.tempemarketplace.com Tempe Tavern (602) 625-1336, 1810 E. Apache Blvd.: Hashknife. www. tempetavern.com Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave. (Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): Blunt Club. www. yuccatap.com

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Ahwatukee Cactus Jack’s (480) 753-4733, 4747 E. Elliot Rd.: The. www.cactusjacksbaraz. net CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd.: Chuck. www. ckgrill.com Apache Junction Jake’s-O-Mine (480) 982-8608, 1985 W. Apache Trail: The. www.jakes-omine.com

WTH Bar and Grill (480) 380-6000, 10262 E. Apache Trail: The. whatthehellbarandgrill.com Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)8530395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: The. www. waddellslonghorncorral.com Cave Creek Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 488-9118, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com Cave Creek Coffee Company (480) 488-0603, 6033 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Bill Dutcher. www.cavecreekcoffee.com Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd.: Todd & Ethan. www. cocomojoes.com Harold’s Corral (480) 488-1906, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Crossing. www. haroldscorral.com Chandler Iguana Mack’s (480) 899-6735, 1371 N. Alma School Rd.: Chocolate. www. iguanamacks.com Jersey’s Tavern and Grill (480) 7059700, 5945 W. Ray Rd.: The. 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) 9797036, 6676 W. Bell Rd.: Crossing. www.donnajeanslibations.com Mesa Denim and Diamonds (480) 8325000, 7336 E Main St., Suite #106: Josh Abbott Band. www.denimanddiamondsmesaaz.com Goat Head Saloon (480)4 64-8030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr.: The. www. goatheadsaloon.com Hollywood Alley (480) 820-7117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd.: Crossing. myspace. com/hollywoodalley O’Kelley’s (480) 756-6069, 2120 W. Guadalupe Rd.: The. www.okelleysbar. com Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: Strangeland. www.tobysmesa.com Phoenix The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N 32nd St.: Dirty. www.thebloozebar.com Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101: Rock Lobster. www.bluemartinilounge.com Catch 22 Sports Grill (602) 482-9222, 18725 N. 32nd St.: Elixir. www.catch22phx.com Char’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave.: Soul Power. www. charshastheblues.com

Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd.: Michael Nitro (District Stage) and Sherry Finzer (AMC Fountain). www.shopdesertridge.com Duck and Decanter (602) 274-5429, 1651 E. Camelback Rd.: The. 1-4pm. www.duckanddecanter.com

Concert Venues

June 15th: Scorpions w/ Tesla www.livenation.com

910 LIVE (480) 966-0707, 910 N. McClintock Dr., Tempe: April 27th: Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys w/ Hurt Country and Possessed By Paul James www.910liveaz.com

Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion (602) 254-7200, 2121 N 83rd Ave., Hard Rock Café (602) 261-7625, 201 E. Phoenix: Washington St.: The. www.hardrock.com May 10th: Drake: The Club Paradise Tour May 26th: Sugarland w/ Lauren Alaina and Ice House Tavern (602) 244-1179, 3855 Canaan Smith July 6th: Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem E. Thomas Rd.: The. www.icehousetavFestival w/ Slipknot, Slayer, Motorhead, ernphx.com The Devil Wears Prada, Anthrax, Asking Alexandria, As I Lay Dying, High on Fire Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. and Whitechapel 32nd St.: Chuck. www.joesgrotto.com www.livenation.com

The Compound Grill (480) 557-9087, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale: April 26th: The Mighty Diamonds April 27th: Fender Band Jam April 28th: The Cover Ups May 2nd: Stanley Jordan May 3rd: Houston Jones May 5th: Yellow Dubmarine www.thecompoundgrill.com Crescent Ballroom 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix: 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 May 1st: Brian Jonestown Massacre May 2nd: Rock 4 Ava May 3rd: Deer Tick May 4th: Tennis May 5th: Fayuca May 6th: R5 featuring Ross Lynch May 6th: Michael Ferraro Trio (Jazz Standards) www.crescentphx.com

April 30th: MIM Musical Interludes: Picturing Ravel: Gaspard de la Nuit Stephen Cook, piano May 3rd: After School Recycled Rhythms Workshop for Girl Scouts with Scott Kessel May 6th: Museum Encounter: ASA Percussion Ensemble www.themim.org Orpheum Theater (Flagstaff) (928) 5561580, 15 W. Aspen St., Flagstaff: April 28th: Left Alone w/ special guests May 3rd: Jagermeister Music Tour w/ Portugal The Man May 5th: “Cinco De Drinko” featuring Whiskey Rodeo www.orpheumpresents.com Orpheum Theater (Phoenix) (602) 2627272, 203 W, Adams St., Phoenix: May 5th: John Fugelsang www.orpheum-theater.com

Rhythm Room (602) 265-4842, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix: April 26th: Curtis Salgado Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N April 27th: Bob Margolin, Bob Corritore and 5th St & Roosevelt: The. www.thelostleaf. ASU Kerr Cultural Center (480) 965Rocket 88’s 3434, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale: org April 28th: (Prime time show) Tommy April 28th: Melissa Defelice Dukes Blues Band nd May 2 : Jazz in Concert: Charles Lewis April 28th: (Early show) Joe Baker Steel Horse Saloon (602) 942-8778, and Alice Tatum April 29th: Old Man Markley, The FlatlinFox Theatre (520) 624-1515, 17 W. Con1818 W. Bell Rd., Suite 100: Reson. www.asukerr.com gress St., Tucson: ers, Heartsounds and Shivereens www.steelhorsesaloon.com April 28th: Roberta Flack April 30th: Blues Jam hosted by Bill Tarsha Celebrity Theatre (602) 267-1600, 440 May 6th: Michael McDonald & the Rocket 88’s Tailgaters (602) 547-9366, 6070 W. Bell N. 32nd St., Phoenix: www.foxtucsontheatre.org May 1st: Rosie Thomas and Ivan & Alyosha Rd.: The. www.tailgatersaz.com April 28th: Best of Grown & Sexy – Dru Hill, May 3rd: Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash and Case, K-Ci & Jo Jo and Silk and Slim Jobing.com Arena (623) 772-3800, 9400 Junction 10 The Trunk Space (602) 256-6006, 1506 May 2nd: Doobie Brothers W. Maryland Ave., Glendale: May 4th: Cold Shott & the Huricane Horns th N.W. Grand Ave.: The. www.thetrunkMay 4 : Ted Nugent th : Rammstein May 5th: 43rd Annual Cinco de Mona May 18 space.com www.celebritytheatre.com September 25th: Red Hot Chili Peppers May 6th: Afton Music Showcase w/ www.jobingarena.com Amenti, Brian Bread, iAmJones and more Scottsdale Chandler Center for the Arts (480) 782www.rhythmroom.com Pranksters Too (480) 990-1114, 7919 2680, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler: Marquee Theatre (480) 829-0607. 730 th E Thomas Rd., Suite 101: The. www. May 6 : Chandler Symphony Orchestra N. Mill Ave., Tempe: Rialto Theatre (520) 740-1000, 318 E. prankstersgarandbrill.com www.chandlercenter.org April 28th: Julien-K, Street Drum Corps, Congress St., Tucson: The Wednesday Machine and Saving Shea April 26th: Ralph Stanley The Roxy Lounge (480) 970-1222, 7443 Club Congress (520) 622-8848 or 800st April 27th: Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers May 1 : Say Anything, Kevin Devine & 722-8848, 311 E. Congress St., Tucson: E. 6th Ave.: The. www.theroxyaz.com The Goddamn Band, Fake Problems and April 28th: Jet Life Tour 2012: Direct Flight April 27th: The Project w/ Curren$y, Styles P, The Jets, Smoke Tallhart April 28th: Caveman w/ A House A Home Surprise DZA, Fiend 4 Da Money, Corner Boy P, May 3rd: Meshuggah th April 29 : Active Child, Balam Acab and High Octane Lounge (623) 975-6832, May 6th: Thrice, Animals as Leaders and Trademark and Young Roddy 13420 W. Bell Rd., Suite 140 (N.E. Corner Superhumanoids O’ Brother April 29th: Ingrid Michaelson th th May 4 : 4 Annual Agave Fest: Allo of Bell Rd. and Grand Ave.): The. www. May 2rd: Pato Banton www.luckymanonline.com Darlin’, The Wave Pictures and A House highoctaneaz.com www.rialtotheatre.com A Home Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. th : Tennis May 5 Tempe The Rock (520) 629-9211, 136 N. Park Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: May 6th: Lambchop Ave., Tucson: April 26th: The Sugar Thieves Flanny’s Bar & Grill (480) 659-0870, www.hotelcongress.com/club April 27th: Prong, Mission G, Souless, Kill- April 27th: Battle Royale Festival 2012 Day 1805 E. Elliot Rd.: The. www.flannys.com ing Spree and Thorns 1: Finding Clarity, A Clockwork Orange, Club Red/Red Owl (480) 496-4733, 2155 April 28th: Mathmadix and Rock Lobster The Greater We Stand, 1967, Sail Away Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer E. University Dr., Tempe: th April 29 : Metalhead December, Trinity, Three White Lies, A St.: The. www.thesailinn.com April 26th: Dubtonic Kru rd May 3 : Broken Rhodes CD release party Real Fine Gang and A Perception April 28th: Future Soul th May 4 : Smasht April 28th: Battle Royale Festival 2012 Day Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado May 3rd: Pato Banton th : Stephen Ashbrook w/ Mitchell May 5 2: Setback, Yedi Ender, Riot Act, Dreaming Pkwy: The (District Stage) and Jess (B&N May 4th: Audreaocalypse Leonard and Rock Lobster Awake, Monstrosity, Committed, Cold Fountain). www.tempemarketplace.com May 5th: Marmalade Skies May 6th: Metalhead Jack Speaks, Sumner, Forever Of, Tag! www.clubredrocks.com www.martiniranchaz.net You’re It!, Big Mac Sauce, In Captivity, Tempe Tavern (602) 625-1336, 1810 Modern Mishap, Tamahawk Outlawz, E. Apache Blvd.: Hashknife. www. Comerica Theatre (602) 379-2800, 400 Mesa Amphitheatre (480) 644-2560, Shattered Systems, Metal Saints, Saalyttempetavern.com W. 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Skye Restaurant and Lounge (520) 358-4287, 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Dr., Peoria: April 27th: Strange Days: A Tribute to The Doors April 28th: Elvis Presley: Acoustically Speaking April 29th: The Yellow Pages April 29th: Apple: A Tribute to The Beatles May 4th: AZ Diamond: A Tribute to Neil Diamond May 5th: Escaped: The Complete Journey Experience May 6th: The British Invasion (1964-1968) 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) 3502822, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe: April 28th: Lakeshore Music Presents Clairdee May 4th-5th: Songwriter’s Showcase w/ Francine Reed 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) 5595859, 105 W. Main St., Mesa: April 25th: Trial April 26th: Decibel Magazine Tour w/ Behemoth April 27th: The Aquabats April 29th: Enter Shikari May 4th: Handguns, Kills and Thrills, The Semester Review, Same Old Story and Permanent November May 4th: Listener w/ Haymarket Squares www.niletheater.com

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specialty martini you had last weekend, that was topped with a twist of lemon you swore was in the shape of one of the swirls in Starry Night, convinced you that art can be anywhere. Then you start to feel deep and see artistic creativity in everything: tattoo sleeves, napkin origami, graffiti, the cleverly designed shape of your coffeemaker. It takes gusto to interpret an idea or emotion into something other than a thought in your head. That’s art and it’s a lot easier to appreciate in a setting that allows you to carry a glass filled with tasty beverage around as you admire it. It takes balls to expose your mental expressions to the world and those who have the courage deserve to have an audience. RAW is a nationwide organization that allows local artists to showcase their works in a setting that’s fun for even those who would rather be playing beer pong on a door in someone’s garage. This Thursday, Scottsdale RAW will be hosting, The Blend, a showcase of varying forms of creativity including visual art, music, and fashion all from

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New Wave, Indie, Brit Pop...you like? I do and I love going to Rips on their Obscura nights because of it. Rips is such a hidden and at the same time, not-so-hidden gem in central Phoenix where the hipsters and other people, not into paying $8 a drink, come out to play. This windowless bar with retro sign on 16th street, hosts their Obscura Dance Parties on the second Saturday of every month making it a paradise for Phoenicians who value an array of dance music aside from mainstream electro and top 40. The place is retro and they take pride in throwing you back. I think last time I was there, they were playing Trouble in Little China on the tubes above the bar. I love(ed) that movie. The crowd there is passionate about their dancing and when passionate people come together, the vibe becomes exceptional. And when you get tired of dancing, heading out to the patio for some air becomes a refreshing hiatus; a terrace occupied by specimens who will actually carry an entertaining conversation with you because not only are they tipsy from the cheap drinks, they’re in fact interesting people when sober. Or you can be a creeper and stare at people from the sidelines because that’s fun too-especially there. Saturday, May 12th. 9:27pmish. 3045 N. 16th St. $5. Ages 21+

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Raceway’s 113,000 square-foot facility also houses expansive corporate and group meeting spaces, a billiards room, Victory Lounge Sports Bar, arcade, rock wall, the Segway Performance Course and Trackside Bar and Grill. The worldclass karting facility has been home to the Indoor Kart World Championship since 2005. To learn more about Octane Raceway or to schedule a corporate meeting or event, please call (602) 302.7223. More information about Octane Raceway is also available online at www.OctaneRaceway.com.

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